Cian Slone is a high-motor transfer linebacker/EDGE who brought instant impact to NC State
In the 2025 season, Cian Slone was an immediate difference-maker for NC State, finishing with 61 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery while earning strong PFF praise as one of the Pack’s highest-graded defenders. His game stands out for versatility, burst and disruptive range off the edge, and he showed he can pressure quarterbacks as well as play downhill against the run. The bigger picture: he’s a seasoned, older transfer who plays with urgency and toughness, making him a strong fit for a defense that wants production, flexibility and a little nasty in the front seven.
