NC State football commits in action: Week 1

Many of NC State’s 2024 and 2025 football commits kicked off their football seasons last weekend. TheWolfpacker.com tracked down the statistics and highlights for each of the future members of the program.

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Three-star defensive lineman Josh Alexander-Felton

Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater High

Last game: Josh Alexander-Felton’s season kicks off Aug. 25 against Orlando (Fla.) Bishop Moore High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-0

Four-star wide receiver Terrell Anderson

Greensboro (NC) Grimsley High

Last game: Terrell Anderson caught 6 passes for 70 yards and 1 impressive diving touchdown against Mount Tabor (NC) High. He also racked up 113 kick return yards on 2 attempts, 80 of which came on a single run back, and 40 punt return yards on 1 attempt.

Season stats: 6 catches, 70 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 223 all-purpose yards.

Team record: 1-0

Three-star quarterback Cedrick Bailey Jr.

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep

Last game: Cedrick Bailey Jr. completed 12 of 13 passes for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 35-6 season-opening win over Miami (Fla.) Northwestern High.

Season stats: 12 completions on 13 attempts, 242 passing yards, 3 touchdowns.

Team record: 1-0

Boy oh boy @Cedrickbailey11 @Jermiah_Smith1 pic.twitter.com/t0M5gxQtAa

— SFE (@SouthFLExpress) August 20, 2023

👨🏻‍🎨 Not to be played with @Cedrickbailey11 @joshisathe1 pic.twitter.com/MSqXqRV7iF

— SFE (@SouthFLExpress) August 20, 2023

Three-star cornerback Jivan Baly

Norcross (Ga.) Meadowcreek High

Last game: Jivan Baly and Meadowcreek High lost a 39-14 contest to Norcross (Ga.) Greater Atlanta Area Christian.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-1

Three-star safety Brody Barnhardt

Charlotte (NC) Providence Day School

Last game: Brody Barnhardt recorded 8 total tackles and 2 quarterback hurries during a 42-35 win over Rock Hill (SC) High in Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. He also carried the ball 4 times for 20 yards.

Season stats: 8 total tackles, 4 solo, 2 quarterback hurries and 4 carries for 20 yards.

Team record: 1-0

Three-star defensive lineman Chase Bond

Massillon (OH) Washington High

Last game: Chase Bond and Washington High defeated Valdosta (Ga.) 28-17 to start the season. The lineman recorded 3 tackles, 2 for loss, and 1 pass deflection.

Season stats: 3 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 pass deflection.

Team record: 1-0

Three-star defensive back Asaad Brown II

Lanham (MD) Mt. Zion Prep

Last game: Asaad Brown II kicks off his football season Aug. 25 against Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-0

Three-star running back Isiah Jones

Rolesville (NC) High

Last game: Isiah Jones carried the ball 11 times in a 21-19 season-opening win over Matthews (NC) Butler High. Here’s a scouting report on the running back.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 1-0

Three-star linebacker Cannon Lewis

Huntington (WV) Cabell Midland High

Last game: Cannon Lewis starts his season Aug. 24 against Charleston (WV) George Washington High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-0

Three-star offensive lineman Robby Martin

Huntington (WV) High

Last game: Robby Martin’s week one showdown with Huntington (WV) Spring Valley High is scheduled for Aug. 25.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-0

Three-star offensive lineman Trent Mitchell

Gastonia (NC) Ashbrook High

Last game: Trent Mitchell and Ashbrook lost 55-12 to Marshville (NC) Forest Hills High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-1

Four-star wide receiver Jonathan Paylor

Burlington (NC) Cummings High

Last game: Even though Eden (NC) Morehead High ran a double-wing offense and ran down the play clock throughout the game, Jonathan Paylor finished his season opener with 16 carries for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 28-0 win.

Season stats: 16 carries, 165 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns

Team record: 1-0

Three-star ’25 tight end Gus Ritchey

Pittsboro (NC) Northwood High

Last game: Gus Ritchey and Northwood High dropped its first game to Durham (NC) Riverside High 35-21. He recorded around 10 tackles and caught 1 pass for a 2-point conversion.

Season stats: 1 reception.

Team record: 0-1

Three-star athlete Ronnie Royal III

Alexandria (AL) Gulf Shores School

Last game: Ronnie Royal III will make his season debut Aug. 24 against Fairhope (AL) St. Michael Catholic.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-0

Three-star running back Duke Scott

Stockbridge (Ga.) High

Last game: Duke Scott carried the ball 19 times for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 35-28 loss to Douglasville (Ga.) Douglas County High. He also caught 5 passes for 43 yards.

Season stats: 19 carries, 93 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 5 catches, 43 receiving yards.

Team record: 0-1

Three-star defensive lineman Justin Terrell

Rome (Ga.) High

Last game: Justin Terrell started his senior year with a 34-0 shutout of White (Ga.) Cass High. He finished the win with 4 total tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss and 1 pass deflection.

Season stats: 4 total tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 2 tackles for loss, 1 pass deflection.

Team record: 1-0

Big plays 🤟🏾 @CorkyKell @RustyMansell_ @JeremyO_Johnson @PackFootball @FootballRome @RecruitGeorgia @PackPride pic.twitter.com/3bOCRi7b7e

— Justin”JT” Terrell⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Justin_Terrell2) August 21, 2023

Three-star offensive lineman Tyler West

Andrews (NC) High

Last game: Tyler West and Andrews High kicked off the season with a dominant 35-0 win over Rosman (NC) High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 1-0

Three-star linebacker Zane Williams

Wake Forest (NC) High

Last game: Zane Williams recorded 13 tackles and 4 tackles for loss, but Wake Forest High dropped its season opener 54-42 to Clayton (NC) High.

Season stats: 13 tackles, 4 tackles for loss

Team record: 0-1

Three-star ’25 quarterback Will Wilson

Columbia (SC) Richland Northeast High

Last game: Will Wilson and Richland Northeast lost 49-21 to Sumter (SC) Crestwood High.

Season stats: N/A

Team record: 0-1