undersized, underdog-ish NC State linebacker with a tackle-hungry résumé
In 2026, Zane Williams is a junior inside linebacker at NC State listed at 5-foot-11, 227 pounds, and he brings a high-motor, production-heavy background from Wake Forest High School, where he piled up 327 career tackles and 83 tackles for loss. He was a three-star recruit and has already shown he can contribute in limited college action, including two tackles in NC State’s 2024 postseason game. If you want a compact, physical linebacker who plays with urgency and earns his way, Williams looks like a smart depth-and-development fit.
