NC State’s steady chess piece in the secondary
William Brown gives NC State a versatile, reliable presence in the defensive backfield after a 2025 season in which he earned a 68.0 PFF grade across 673 snaps and proved he could handle both safety and nickel duties. The big differentiator is his adaptability: he was cross-trained by the staff, stepped in during an injury-hit stretch, and held up well enough to be one of the Wolfpack’s most dependable returners entering 2026. If a team wants a smart, flexible DB who can absorb multiple roles without blinking, Brown is the kind of glue guy coaches love.
