DK Kaufman brings SEC-tested heat, splash plays, and special-teams juice to NC State
In the 2024 season, D.K. Kaufman was a difference-maker for NC State: 74 tackles, 1 pick-six, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries, while also leading the ACC with 469 kickoff-return yards and a 31.3-yard average per return. He’s the kind of safety who hits like he means it, flashes real turnover production, and adds rare value on special teams — a nasty little bonus most teams would love. At 5-foot-10 and about 204-215 pounds, he’s compact, physical, and versatile, though his bigger appeal is his playmaking edge and proven production in a loaded conference.
