Carmelo McKenzie
6′1″ · 322 lb · York, PA · IMG Academy
Where he comes from
- York, PA
- IMG Academy
- About 600 miles from Carter-Finley Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1566 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8600.
Where he fits
NC State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
NC State offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 24th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number, not his).
NC State’s week
- RecordNC State is 3-4.
- Next gamevs California · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from York, PA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
NC State in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for NC State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Three-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 24th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
NC State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Ikem Ekwonu was one of them, an All-American.
Joined NC State in 2026
- 2026 NC State DoerenYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with NC State in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,566 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with NC State in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with NC State3-star out of IMG Academy