Daniel Cruz brings transfer upside and trench versatility to NC State
Cruz enters the 2026 season as a junior interior offensive lineman for NC State with real two-way flexibility at guard and center, plus the kind of frame and nastiness coaches love in the trenches. He was a highly regarded Texas prep star and Under Armour All-American, and reports from his transfer move say he chose NC State to challenge himself “out of my comfort zone,” a good sign for competitiveness and buy-in. He has limited college snaps, but his early pass-blocking work drew a strong 76.0 grade in 2025, so the arrow points up if he turns tools into reps.
