Gus Ritchey
Sophomore tight end on NC State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 235 lb · Pittsboro, NC · Cary
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 975 nationally · Signed with NC State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 tight end on NC State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to NC State in 2025.
Gus Ritchey
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with NC State3-star out of Cary
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Doeren
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for NC State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
NC State has produced 1 All-Conference tight ends. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Justin Joly went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · NC State
Returning around him
- 60% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid 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 #32 · 2026 recruiting class #49
Background
AS A FRESHMAN (2025): • Joined the Wolfpack in December and traveled to the bowl game. • Enrolled in January of 2025. HIGH SCHOOL: • Played in 28 career prep games for coach Coleman Tyrance. • Career Stats: Scored 22 TDs while pulling down 104 receptions for 2,100 rec yards. On defense, notched 2...
The tight end room · NC State
- #19Preston Douglas18 receiving yards · 2025
- #86Hunter Provience2 games · 2026
- #87Ian Flyntno box-score line yet
- #44Gus Ritcheyno box-score line yet
- #88Vander Ploog1 game · 2026
2 more on the roster · NC State team page