NC State Newsstand: A complete list of Pack NFL UDFA signings

It’s officially the offseason for NC State football and basketball, but there will be no shortage of news between now and August. Our daily ‘Newsstands’ will be a way for our readers to catch up on what they missed from the day before.

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TheWolfpacker.com’s Monday Morning Newsstand

Following the 2023 NFL Draft, which featured former NC State offensive lineman Chandler Zavala landing with the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round, teams quickly signed a group of Pack alumni to undrafted free agent contracts.

A total of 9 athletes who starred for the program last season will start their professional careers in the upcoming weeks. Here’s the complete list.

Linebacker Isaiah Moore, Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Christopher Dunn, Los Angeles RamsLinebacker Drake Thomas, Las Vegas Raiders Wide receiver Thayer Thomas, Minnesota Vikings Defensive back Tyler Baker-Williams, Los Angeles ChargersSafety Tanner Ingle, Los Angeles RamsCornerback Derrek Pitts Jr., Tampa Bay BuccaneersDefensive lineman Cory Durden, Detroit Lions Punter Shane McDonough, Green Bay Packers (minicamp invite)

Each of these athletes will have the chance to compete for an NFL active roster or practice squad spot ahead of the 2023 season.

Tweets of the day

NC State men’s basketball center D.J. Burns announced his latest NIL deal with Adidas over the weekend, just a couple of days after sharing that he will return to PNC Arena for another season in the fall.

We just coming different this time around. #smoothoperator

Spring Style 23@adidas @postgame.official #adidasNILambassador #adidas #createdwithadidas #ncstate #wolfpack #newbeginnings #logo #basketball #big30 https://t.co/k7RtIc9xo1 (https://t.co/k7RtIc9xo1) pic.twitter.com/9pweawTDND

— DJ Burns (@beastboyburns) April 30, 2023

Here’s a video of the Carolina Panthers calling Zavala to let him know he is officially an NFL Draft pick. When he takes the field in Charlotte, he will team up with Pack football legend Ikem Ekwonu— the lineman’s former teammate.

“We were thinking about you the whole way.”@budlight pic.twitter.com/avWXXagTNf

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 29, 2023

NC State offered three-star interior offensive lineman Kyle Altuner over the weekend. He holds offers from Penn State, Michigan, Notre Dame and others.

After a great conversation with @Coach2J I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from North Carolina State University! #BigMenLead #1Pack1Goal #HTT @kmackmuzic @RivalsFriedman @ChadSimmons_ @BrianDohn247 pic.twitter.com/hTgvoHnwT3

— Kyle Altuner (@KyleAltuner) April 29, 2023

Priority four-star Wolfpack defensive back prospect Ondre Evans locked in his official visit for June 23-25.

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4 CB Ondre Evans (@OndreEvans), the No. 83 recruit in the nation, will officially visit NC State June 23-25.

His most recent interview with https://t.co/o52jSpr3LW: https://t.co/Aur2c5TvwM pic.twitter.com/FRkBRPN4qt

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) April 28, 2023

NC State quote of the day

This quote is from four-star class of 2025 safety Jordan Young, the No. 17 recruit in the country, talking about his early impressions of the Wolfpack after a recent visit.

“They’re good people,” Young said. “I feel warm and welcome there. Every time I go, it’s always a good time with those people.”

Today’s top NC State headlines

Elite ’25 S Jordan Young on NC State: ‘I feel warm and welcome there’

Isaiah Moore joining Super Bowl champs

Carolina Panthers draft NC State lineman Chandler Zavala

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