#16
Parker Thompson
Returning to NC State for 2026
Dallas, Tex. → Highland Park
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Quarterback · 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 #45 · 2026 recruiting class #49
Heisman trajectory
Final Heisman Position · 2026
#149
Heisman watch (#149) · finalist probability 0%.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology