2026 SEASON
NC State
ACC
NC State added 19 players and lost 25 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -6.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which NC State players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the NC State players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are CJ Bailey (QB, 61), Sterling Dixon (OLB, 53), and Ronnie Royal, III (SAF, 52). The roster average is 24.0 across 125 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- Did NC State change head coaches?
- Yes. Dave Doeren was fired on October 24, 2026. Todd Goebbel is the interim head coach. Head coach changes raise transfer risk across the roster.
- How many players has NC State gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- NC State has added 19 players and lost 25 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -6.
- Who is NC State's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Popo Aguirre (ILB, from Miami) at $625,000.
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Incoming Transfers
19
Outgoing Transfers
25
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 4 | 3 | +$890K |
| WR | 4 | 5 | +$621K |
| TE | 1 | 2 | +$416K |
| Other | 0 | 2 | +$296K |
| RB | 1 | 1 | -$272K |
| OL | 4 | 2 | +$189K |
| DL | 5 | 0 | -$135K |
| DB | 4 | 2 | +$120K |
| QB | 1 | 1 | +$74K |
| ST | 1 | 1 | +$36K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
24/100
DefenseAverage TVS
25/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
20/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
CJ Bailey QBVery high
100th
Sterling Dixon OLBVery high
99th
Ronnie Royal, III SAFVery high
99th
Will Wilson QBVery high
99th
Chase Bond DEVery high
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
18-17Head coaches
Todd Goebbel
2026-PresentInterim
Dave Doeren
2013-2026
2026 coaching staff
- Todd GoebbelInterim Head Coach
- Kurt RoperOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
- Charlton WarrenDefensive Coordinator and Safeties/Nickels Coach
- Joker PhillipsAssistant Head Coach/Wide Receivers
- Brian MitchellCornerbacks
- Elisha ShawDefensive Tackles and Nose Guard Coach
- Isaiah MooreInside Linebackers Coach
- Garett TujagueOffensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
- Zac RoperRunning Backs/ Special Teams Coach
- Gavin LocklearTight Ends Coach
- Dantonio BurnetteAssistant AD/Director of Strength & Conditioning - Football
- Ian WalkerAssistant Director Strength & Conditioning
- Fabian HillmanAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Jacob FisherAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Brandon HowardAssociate Director of Strength & Conditioning
2025 Recruiting Class
11 commits#193
Spike SowellsIOL
Louisville, KY
#278
Je'rel BolderWR
Marshville, NC
#465
Ta'Khyian WhitsetOT
Antioch, TN
#523
Deandre DesinorRB
Delray Beach, FL
#618
Will WilsonQB
Columbia, SC
#959
Gus RitcheyTE
Pittsboro, NC
#1381
Tristan TeasdellS
Leesburg, VA
#1448
Omarian AbrahamDL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
#1570
Josiah VictorDL
Loganville, GA
#1739
Kage PayneIOL
Kings Mills, OH
#2421
Cristian HarthanP
Waxhaw, NC
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
126 of 126High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Jayden "Duke" Scott
RB#1Jr
