Early-impact NC State freshman OL with real pass-protection upside
Spike Sowells Jr. entered NC State as a true freshman offensive lineman and has already flashed legitimate value in pass protection, allowing just four quarterback pressures in 128 pass-blocking snaps through the first seven weeks of the season, per PFF. He has the kind of compact 6-foot-2, 300-plus-pound build that can translate well inside at guard, and EA Sports has him rated 77 in College Football 26, suggesting strong early respect for his potential. He looks like a fit for teams that want a young, sturdy interior blocker with immediate room to grow.
