Carson Camp is on the move again - and this time, he’s eyeing the ACC. The veteran FCS quarterback is set to visit NC State, according to a post on his Instagram story, signaling a potential late-career jump to the Power Five level.
Camp’s journey through college football has been anything but linear, but it’s been filled with experience - and production. He spent the 2025 season at Southeastern Louisiana, where he completed 62.8% of his passes for 1,794 yards and 14 touchdowns, while throwing seven interceptions. Solid numbers that show he can command an offense and push the ball downfield, even if the turnover count is something he’ll want to clean up.
Before landing in Hammond, Camp made a name for himself at South Dakota. Over three seasons with the Coyotes, he threw for 4,123 yards and 24 touchdowns in 23 games. That’s where he first showed he could be a steady hand at the helm - a quarterback who could manage the game, make plays when needed, and keep his team competitive in the rugged Missouri Valley Football Conference.
He also had a stint at Sacramento State, where he appeared in four games during the 2023 season. While his time there was limited, it added another layer to his already well-traveled résumé. Now, with one year of eligibility left, he’s looking for one final opportunity - and NC State could be the landing spot.
The Wolfpack’s current quarterback room features three scholarship players: CJ Bailey, a rising junior; Will Wilson, a rising sophomore; and true freshman Jacob Smith. It’s a young group, and while there’s talent, there’s also a lack of proven experience at the college level. That’s where a player like Camp could come in - not necessarily as a guaranteed starter, but as someone who brings a veteran presence, a deep understanding of multiple offensive systems, and the ability to push the competition in spring and fall camp.
For NC State, bringing in Camp wouldn’t just be about adding depth - it would be about adding maturity and leadership to a position group that could benefit from both. And for Camp, it’s a chance to prove he can compete at the highest level of college football before his eligibility clock runs out.
This visit doesn’t guarantee a commitment, but it does signal mutual interest. And with quarterback movement becoming more common than ever in the transfer portal era, this could be a win-win for both sides if things align.