Two positions of need this coming up season are undoubtedly the middle of the defense and place kicker. Luckily, the Pack has some of the top prospects in the country coming in at both with the likes of Payton Wilson, Calvin Hart and, of course, Chris Dunn.

Will Wilson redshirt? Can Hart carve out a role right away? Is Dunn already handed the place-kicking role? Steve Williams breaks down both positions and expectations moving forward on the latest PACK2K18 Podcast.

On the latest Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce offer their analysis following the Wolfpack's huge win over UNC in Chapel Hill. With the Wolfpack moving to 15-7 (5-4 ACC), the guys break down where the team currently stands and how the Pack is overachieving as February approaches.

Nyheim Hines also joins the show to talk about his decision to head to the draft, his preparation for the NFL and reflect on his time at NC State.

Steve Williams takes a look at the current crop of signees along the defensive line for the 2018 class. With local names like Alim McNeill and Joseph Boletepeli coming in and JUCO transfer Joe Babros expected to make an immediate impact, Steve breaks down everything NC State fans need to know.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce are joined live by NC State wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and talk to Jaylen Samuels from San Diego prior to playing in the Senior Bowl.

We also discuss the previous week for NC State, including the Wake Forest win, controversial ending against Miami and Kentavius Street and Devin Leary's standout performances in the Shrine Game and Polynesian Bowls, respectively. The guys also discuss the upcoming Pitt and UNC matchups for the Pack ahead of a huge week on the road for the basketball team.

In the latest recruiting podcast, Steve Williams breaks down the incoming offensive line signees for the Pack. Whether it's Jalynn Strickland, Kahric Belle or in-state prospect Gabriel Gonzalez, NC State has a wealth of size coming to Raleigh in the trenches.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast at The Players' Retreat, Cory and Deuce discuss the wild week in NC State Athletics that included a win over Clemson, Nyheim Hines, Will Richardson and Jalan McClendon departing the football team and the upcoming games against Wake Forest and Miami.

Former Wolfpack safety Shawn Boone also joins the show to discuss his time in Raleigh and preparation for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Steve Williams gives his breakdown of the incoming wide receivers for the 2018 class, including local wideout Devin Carter and another New Jersey athlete in Jasiah Provillon. Keep checking back for more from the PACK2K18 Podcast with more analysis to come!

Pack Pride breaks down the full football class of 2018 in a position-by-position podcast. In the first podcast, Steve takes a look at the backs, featuring Army All-American running back Ricky Person, Elite 11 quarterback Devin Leary and more talented players in the upcoming class.

On this week's Pack Pride Podcast from The Players' Retreat, Cory and Duece discuss an eventful week for NC State that included a win over No. 2 Duke in basketball, Ryan Finley's return and a huge performance from Ricky Person in the Army Bowl.

Pack Pride covers it all, along with Person himself joining the podcast fresh off the airplane before his first classes at NC State.

After a huge Sun Bowl win to finish the year at 9-4 overall, Editor R. Cory Smith takes a look at the 2017 season for NC State football and takes a look ahead at what Wolfpack fans should look forward to this offseason and next fall.