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NC State Football: Key players to watch against James Madison

By Brandon Croce

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 05: Reggie Gallaspy II #25 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs 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: Reggie Gallaspy II #25 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs 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) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Darian Roseboro #45 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack sacks Nathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 25: Darian Roseboro #45 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack sacks Nathan Elliott #11 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Darian Roseboro

The defensive end has been an effective pass rusher when he has been on the field. He currently ranks 15th in school history with 13.5 sacks although he has only made two career starts. He had 2.5 sacks last year as a rotational defensive end.

This season is different as he enters as a starter and one of the defense’s top defensive end. He will be expected to fill the role left vacant by Bradley Chubb, who was selected fifth overall in the NFL Draft this past offseason.

The question is can Roseboro keep his level of effectiveness as a pass rusher now with the increased workload. He has all the physical tools to be an excellent defensive end and this should be a breakout season for him.

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