NC State Football: 3 Bold Predictions for the 2018 season

CHESTNUT HILL, MA - NOVEMBER 11: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack stands under center during the second 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 stands under center during the second 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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RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 05: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs a quarterback keeper against the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Carter Finley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State won 39-25. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 05: Ryan Finley #15 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs a quarterback keeper against the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Carter Finley Stadium on October 5, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State won 39-25. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Ryan Finley proves he is a top NFL pick

The Wolfpack had one player, Bradley Chubb, go in the Top 10 in last year’s NFL Draft. It would not be surprising if they had another, Ryan Finley, follow suit in next year’s NFL Draft.

The expectations are high for Finley as he is coming off back to back years with over 3,000 passing yards and 35 touchdowns. ESPN’s Todd McShay even had Finley as his top quarterback on his board.

He certainly has a good chance to duplicate his success the past two years especially with his top wide receiver Kelvin Harmon, who had over 1,000 receiving yards last year. The biggest concern for Finley should be his offensive line, specifically the right side. The team will have two new starters there and if they struggle it could be make life difficult for Finley.