NC State football transfer tracker: Pack gets Ohio State WR transfer. Who else is moving?
N.C. State (9-3, 6-2 ACC) has wrapped up its regular season, and the transfer portal has officially opened. It closes on Jan. 2, before reopening for two weeks at the end of April. While some players made their intentions known in advance of the official open date, more players are expected to announce decisions moving forward.
Keep up with the players who intend to leave the Wolfpack program, and those who plan to join, with this transfer tracker. It will be updated as necessary.
Outgoing transfers
MJ Morris, quarterback: The sophomore is heading to Maryland after playing four games this season, leading the Pack to wins over Clemson and Miami. N.C. State announced prior to the Wake Forest game Morris would redshirt to preserve his eligibility, but Morris’ father denied claims that he was leaving the program.
Morris completed 63-of-113 passes this season for 719 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions. He started his career last fall after injuries plagued the Wolfpack, including a career-ending injury to Devin Leary.
In his two-season career, Morris finished with 1,367 yards and 14 touchdowns in his nine games. He completed 115-of-199 passes and threw six interceptions.
Morris recorded 103 yards on 81 rushing attempts, scoring once, during his time in the backfield.
WR Christopher Scott: Originally from Dacula, Georgia, Christopher Scott seeks to transfer. The redshirt sophomore has two years of eligibility remaining. Scott played in just 11 games during his three years with the Wolfpack, recording 49 yards on two catches.
WR Josh Crabtree: The Wake Forest native played in all 12 games and 28 total for the Wolfpack. He made appearances on special teams and received the team’s 2022 Co-Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year.
WR Porter Rooks: The junior announced he will forgo the Pack’s upcoming bowl game and enter his name in the portal. He has one year of eligibility remaining. Rooks finished the season with 166 yards and 13 catches. In four years with the Wolfpack, Rooks recorded 891 yards on 79 receptions for one touchdown.
WR Anthony Smith: He enters the portal as a redshirt sophomore and will forgo the bowl game. Smith had 19 yards and two catches in the 2023 season, including an 11-yard first down against North Carolina. He added an onside kick recovery to provide the Wolfpack with possession of the football.
WR Terrell Timmons Jr.: Timmons announced Friday he plans to leave the program. The sophomore from Greensboro recorded 195 yards on 11 catches this season. His best game took place against Louisville, when he hauled in three receptions for 71 yards.
RB Jordan Houston: Houston announced his plan to redshirt earlier this year and started three games this season. He finished with 96 yards on 25 carries. The senior enters the portal as a graduate student.
RB Michael Allen: Allen enters the transfer portal as a sophomore. He played in 10 games and started three. The running back finished with 251 yards on 52 attempts, scoring once.
OL Lyndon Cooper: The redshirt sophomore played at multiple positions on the offensive line this season, including getting starts at center while graduate student Dylan McMahon was out with injuries. Cooper leaves the program with two years of eligibility remaining.
OT Jaleel Davis: Davis is a redshirt sophomore offensive tackle from Rockingham, North Carolina. He did not play this season and recorded just one appearance last year.
TE Chris Toudle: Toudle entered the portal this week. He was allowed to enter early since he already graduated. Toudle started in three games but finished with limited snaps this year. He finished his Wolfpack career with 320 receiving yards on 30 catches and five touchdowns.
TE Cedd Seabrough: The redshirt sophomore announced this week his intent to enter the transfer portal. Seabrough said in a statement he felt like this was the best for his athletic advancement. He was on the depth chart behind Trent Pennix and Chris Toudle. Seabrough participated mostly on special teams this season.
TE Frederick Seabrough: Brother of fellow tight end Cedd Seabrough, Frederick Seabrough recently entered the transfer portal. He played 60 snaps on special teams.
LB Daejuan Thompson: The former four-star recruit will enter the portal as a true freshman. He appeared on special teams against Marshall.
LB Torren Wright: Wright is a redshirt freshman from Kannapolis, N.C. He played on special teams this year and recorded a tackle. In 2022, Wright earned the Pack’s Scout Team Player of the Year for special teams.
DB Darius Edmundson: Edmundson announced in October he would enter the portal. Played in five games this fall, all on special teams.
CB Cecil Powell: The redshirt junior announced his decision to transfer this weekend, thanking the Wolfpack fans and staff. He missed two seasons due to injury and played limited snaps this fall, partially due to additional injuries. Powell finishes his N.C. State career with 71 tackles, four tackles for loss and four passes defended. He enters the portal as a graduate transfer with two years of eligibility remaining.
CB Nate Evans: Evans enters the portal as a redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining. He did not see action this season.
SAF Jakeen Harris: Harris missed virtually the entire season after sustaining an injury in the opener against UConn. He was expected to be a major contributor on defense before his injury. The senior played in 47 games with the Wolfpack and served in a player-coach role this fall.
DT CJ Clark: Clark played in 41 games across five seasons for the Wolfpack and started every game this season. The redshirt junior finished this season with 22 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack and a trio of quarterback hurries.
RB Delbert Mimms III: The Pack’s short-yardage specialist scored eight rushing touchdowns in 2023 and finished his redshirt junior season with 282 yards on the ground. His longest carry was 18 yards, while six touchdowns were for one yard each.
Incoming transfers
QB Grayson McCall (Coastal Carolina): McCall announced on Wednesday his commitment to join the Wolfpack. He comes from Coastal Carolina as a graduate transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. McCall leaves the Chanticleers as arguably the best player in program history.
He completed 710-of-1,016 passes for 10,005 yards and 88 touchdowns. He threw just 14 interceptions across five seasons and averaged more than 238 yards per game. McCall also rushed for 1,113 yards and 18 touchdowns.
He is expected to replace MJ Morris and outgoing graduate student Brennan Armstrong. It was reported that wide receiver Kevin “KC” Concepcion offered McCall the No. 10 jersey, which he wore with Coastal, but McCall declined.
OL Valen Erickson (Missouri): Erickson committed to the Wolfpack over the weekend. The redshirt freshman has yet to appear in any games but is expected to play primarily at offensive tackle. He transferred in the middle of the 2023 season and redshirted last fall. Erickson was a three-star recruit in high school and chose Mizzou over Nebraska.
OL Zeke Correll (Notre Dame): N.C. State picked up a big commitment in Correll, a graduate transfer center. The Pack needs depth at the position, where it expects to lose fifth-year player Dylan McMahon. McMahon accepted an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl, a showcase game for NFL prospects. Correll is ranked No. 2 by 247 Sports for best interior offensive lineman. He made more than 30 starts with the Irish and has one year of eligibility.
WR Wesley Grimes (Wake Forest): Grimes returns home to Raleigh, making the in-state transfer from the Demon Deacons. The sophomore played in 19 games during his time at Wake. This fall, he caught 20 passes for 339 yards and four touchdowns. Grimes added two kickoff returns, as well.
TE Justin Joly (UConn): Joly recently announced his commitment to the Wolfpack, joining the team with two years of eligibility remaining. He finished with 56 receptions and 578 yards for the Huskies, including four catches and 38 yards in UConn’s season opening loss to N.C. State.
CB Corey Coley Jr. (Maryland): The Wolfpack picked up a commitment from Coley after he took an official visit over the weekend. He played in 11 games for Maryland, starting in two. He logged nine tackles and two pass breakups. In his first two seasons, he finished with 28 tackles in 22 appearances. He was a three-star recruit coming out of high school.
CB Tamarcus Cooley (Maryland): Cooley committed to the Wolfpack on Monday, signaling a return home to North Carolina. Cooley graduated from Rolesville High School in Wake Forest. He originally committed to N.C. State after high school but flipped to Maryland, where he played four games as a freshman this fall. With his redshirt, Cooley should have four years of eligibility remaining.
LB Wyatt Wright (Miss. Gulf Coast): Wright committed to N.C. State on Monday morning, transferring from the junior college level. He recorded 82 tackles and one forced fumble this fall. He helped the Bulldogs finish with an 8-2 overall record and 5-1 in conference play.
RB Jordan Waters (Duke): The former Blue Devil has announced he intends to transfer to N.C. State. Waters led Duke in the run game, rushing for 753 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was an All-ACC Third Team selection. Waters, since his commitment, says he will take a visit to Texas A&M.
WR Noah Rogers: This is a big pickup for the Pack. The former 5-star recruit at Rolesville High picked the Buckeyes over NCSU, Clemson and UNC. Rogers, listed at 6-2 and 201 pounds, played in four games this season at Ohio State and did not have a reception.
This story was originally published November 30, 2023 at 11:48 AM with the headline "NC State football transfer tracker: Pack gets Ohio State WR transfer. Who else is moving?."
