NC State spring football preview: Safety/Nickel

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Bishop Fitzgerald-2 — Nov 18, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack safety Bishop Fitzgerald (19) celebrates after making an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

NC State returned to the practice field this week, and TheWolfpacker.com is previewing each position group before the red and white’s 15-practice slate is in full swing. The Wolfpack safeties and nickels are up next, and the room might be the deepest position of any group on the team this spring. Here are three things we know, two questions and a prediction of NC State’s defensive backs.