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3 NC State Players Named to FWAA’s Preseason Freshman All-American Watch List

The FWAA (Football Writers Association of America) released their Preseason Freshman All-American Watch List last week, and 3 NC State Freshman made the cut: Running Back Zonovan Knight, Defensive End Savion Jackson and Linebacker Payton Wilson.

In total, 74 FBS players made the list, splitting it down the middle, with 37 player being represented on each side of the ball.

Thirteen players from the ACC made the Watch List, and the Wolfpack were tied for the most players represented in the conference.

SEC

Bo Nix-QB-Auburn

Owen Pappoe-OLB-Auburn

Kenyon Green-OL-Texas A&M

DeMarvin Leal-DL-Texas A&M

George Pickens-WR-Georgia

Zamir White (RS)-RB-Georgia

Nolan Smith-LB-Georgia

Azeez Ojulari (RS)-LB-Georgia

Matt Corral (RS)-QB-Ole Miss

Jerrion Ealy-RB-Ole Miss

Trey Knox-WR-Arkansas

Greg Brooks Jr.