NC State Wolfpack: Two players named ACC Players of the Week

The NC State Wolfpack had two players named to the ACC Players of the Week after their performance against Boston College.

The NC State Wolfpack continue to rise in the college football rankings after their 28-23 victory over Boston College. The performance of two players in particular in this game stood out and was recognized as they were named ACC Players of the Week.

On the offensive side of the ball, wide receiver Kelvin Harmon was named co-receiver after finishing the game with nine receptions for 128 receiving yards, a team high, and one touchdown.

"CO-RECEIVER – Kelvin Harmon, NC State, Jr., WR, Palmyra, Fla.Harmon now ranks fourth in school history with nine career 100-yard receiving games after making nine catches for 128 yards in the Wolfpack’s 28-23 win over Boston College • Had a 34-yard touchdown reception while playing 70 snaps • Ranks first in the ACC (eighth in the FBS) with 106.8 receiving yards per game • Among his nine catches on Saturday, two resulted in third-down conversions, one came on fourth down and another was the 34-yard touchdown."

While the Wolfpack have great depth at wide receiver, Harmon has been one of the most consistent pass catchers quarterback Ryan Finley has. In the past four games, he has had at least six receptions and has gone over 100 receiving yards three of those four games. He also now has caught a touchdown in each of the past two games.

On the defensive side of the ball, linebacker Germaine Pratt made the ACC Player of the Week list for his performance on Saturday against Boston College.

"LINEBACKER – Germaine Pratt, NC State, Gr., LB, High Point, N.C.Pratt registered a game-high 13 tackles in Saturday’s 28-23 win over Boston College • Keyed a defense that held BC to just 318 total yards – 158 yards less than the Eagles’ per game average entering the game • With BC in the midst of a potential fourth-quarter scoring drive and facing 2nd-and-2 from the State 5-yard line, Pratt stripped the ball to give the Wolfpack possession • Pratt had registered a nine-yard quarterback sack earlier on that same drive."

Similarly to Harmon on the offensive side of the ball, Pratt has been a constant presence on this defense and has become a leader for this group. The defense entered this year with some questions based on the players lost but Pratt has really elevated his play this year. He now has double digit tackles in three of the Wolfpack’s five games. He also has two sacks and one forced fumble on the season.

The NC State Wolfpack moved to 5-0 with their win over Boston College and moved up in the AP Top 25 from 23 to 20. They will be idle this weekend, which comes at a great time as it gives them an extra week to prepare for their showdown with fourth ranked Clemson.