#79
Kamen Smith
Returning to NC State for 2026
Wilkesboro, N.C. → Wilkes Central
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Doeren
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive tackle · 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
Background
AS A RS-FRESHMAN (2024): • Saw action in every contest, mainly on special teams in 10 of those 13 games. • Started the Military Bowl contest at right guard - he was in for 62 snaps. • Also in for 23 snaps vs. Stanford. AS A FRESHMAN (2023): • Redshirted the season, he did not see action. • Named...
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