NC State isn’t slowing down in the transfer portal, and over the past five days, the Wolfpack have made some key additions that could reshape both sides of the ball heading into 2026.
Let’s start with the headliner: wide receiver Davion Dozier. The former App State standout brings big-play potential in a big frame.
At 6-foot-4, Dozier hauled in 20 catches for 448 yards and five touchdowns across nine games last season - that’s over 22 yards per grab. That kind of production doesn’t just stretch the field, it forces defenses to rethink how they cover the perimeter.
He’s got two years of eligibility left, and pairing him with Tyran Warren - another deep threat with a similar stat line - gives NC State a pair of vertical weapons who can flip the field in a heartbeat.
Dozier’s addition isn’t just about numbers. It’s about giving the Wolfpack offense a different kind of dimension.
With two receivers who can turn every touch into a chunk gain, the playbook opens up. Safeties have to stay honest.
Corners can’t afford to bite. And quarterbacks?
They get a little more breathing room knowing they've got guys who can win downfield.
On the offensive side, NC State also brought in tight end Vander Ploog, a former four-star recruit who spent last season at Oregon. While he didn’t see the field as a freshman, his pedigree speaks for itself.
He’s a big-bodied target who could become a reliable option in the middle of the field - especially in red zone sets or two-tight end looks. For a team looking to diversify its attack, that’s a valuable piece.
Defensively, the Wolfpack added some depth and potential with a pair of transfers. Linebacker Dakaari Nelson arrives from Penn State, where he saw limited action.
While he wasn’t a major factor in Happy Valley, the talent is there - and a new environment could be exactly what he needs to unlock it. Nelson brings athleticism and versatility to a linebacker room that’s looking to reload.
Up front, NC State added KaTron Evans, a defensive tackle from Marshall. Evans notched 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss last season - solid production for a rotational lineman.
He’s a space-eater who can plug gaps and help solidify the interior, especially against the run. The Pack needed some extra muscle in the trenches, and Evans fits that bill.
All told, it’s a well-rounded group of additions. NC State didn’t just chase names - they targeted needs.
With explosive playmakers on offense and reinforcements on defense, the Wolfpack are quietly building a roster that looks deeper, more dynamic, and better positioned to compete in 2026. The work in the portal isn’t done, but the pieces are starting to come together.