Daniel Cruz
Junior offensive lineman on NC State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 315 lb · North Richland Hills, TX · Richland
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 312 nationally · Signed with Texas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Junior offensive lineman on NC State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Texas in 2024.
- Transferred from Texas to NC State in 2026.
Daniel Cruz
Daniel Cruz arrived at NC State from Texas.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2024
- Signed with Texas4-star out of Richland
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to NC State
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for NC State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
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The unit he anchors ranks 31st nationally in stuff rate allowed 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.
Background
AS RS-FRESHMAN (2025 AT TEXAS): • Saw action in two games (Sam Houston and Arkansas). AS A FRESHMAN (2024 AT TEXAS): • Did not see action, he redshirted the season. HIGH SCHOOL: • A four-year starter at right guard. • Played at Richland High School where he was part of an offense that averaged…