NC State's Elite Run-Blocking Tackle Returns for 2026
Teague Andersen, a 6'5", 319 lbs sophomore offensive lineman for the NC State Wolfpack, is the team's **best run blocker** in 2025, grading out as the top performer on the line while allowing just **one sack** per PFF metrics [2][3]. His differentiator is **elite durability and intensity**, having started all 12 games and playing a career-high **92 snaps** against UNLV with **22 knockdowns** [2]. Andersen, originally from Lehi, UT, brings a **high-motor personality** and proven **pass-protection pedigree** (81.3 grade at Utah State) that makes him a **plug-and-play fit** for any team needing immediate stability on the edge [3][8]. With his commitment to return for 2026 confirmed, he offers **reliability** and **versatility** as the tackle opposite Jacarrius Peak [4].
