#43

AJ Prim

DL · NC State · R-Jr. · #43

Returning to NC State for 2026
R-Jr. · Foley, Ala. → Foley
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AJ Prim

DL · NC State · So · #43

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Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#25 national
CFB
College
No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

NC State

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Defensive line · NC State

Returning around him

  • 95% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • 2 NC State players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

NC State · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #49

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #12047

Final rank
#12047
Avg #12174.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #12047 this season.

Background

AS A RS-SOPHOMORE (2025): • Enrolled in January of 2025 AT PEARL RIVER: • Rankings: On3 JUCO ranking: No. 21 nationally, No. 8 defensive lineman, No. 11 in Mississippi • As a sophomore, tallied 49 total tackles over eight games, with 2.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble...

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