Roster reset: NC State’s new-look OL to build chemistry in spring, can Spike Sowells win a starting job?

After NC State’s offensive line was littered with veteran talent in 2024, it will have three new faces in its starting lineup in the coming season. And this spring will be key in the Pack’s process of choosing who should start where as multiple competitions will be held to determine the best five to put on the field. Expect a stiff competition at both right guard and center going into spring practice. Those battles could go into the summer and fall camp, too, depending on how competitive they end up being. This is the fifth position-by-position breakdown of the Pack’s roster going into its spring practice slate, which is set to begin on Feb. 25. Let’s take a look at NC State’s offensive line.