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NC State Football: 2018 Preseason Awards

By Brandon Croce

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 11: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack looks to pass during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 11: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack looks to pass during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /
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WINSTON-SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 24: Germaine Pratt #31 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack tackles Matt Colburn #22 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field on October 24, 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. NC State defeated Wake Forest 35-17. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 24: Germaine Pratt #31 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack tackles Matt Colburn #22 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field on October 24, 2015 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. NC State defeated Wake Forest 35-17. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

Breakout Player of the Year

Winner: Germaine Pratt

The redshirt senior had a bounce back year last year after missing the entire 2016 season due to shoulder surgery. It was impressive the season Pratt had due to the fact that he was coming back from injury and changed positions from safety to linebacker.

According to team’s site, Pratt was the fourth leading tackler for the Wolfpack and was the first defender since 2011 to score two touchdowns in a season.

Fast forward to this year and Pratt will not only be stepping into a starting role but also a leadership one. He was recently named one of the four captains for the upcoming season.

The increased playing time should give Pratt a chance to have a career year for the NC State football team.

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