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2026 Football Roster
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Sep 11 (Fri)
7:00 PM
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Tuesday, April 28
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Wednesday, April 22
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03

Jersey Number 21
Je'rel Bolder
- Position:
- WR
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Wingate, N.C.
- High School:
- Forest Hills
AS A FRESHMAN (2025):
• Enrolled in January of 2025.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played under head coach Jammie Deese.
• Career Stats: Boasted 3,000 career receiving yards.
• Senior Stats: Pulled down 78 receptions for 1,318 yards and nine touchdowns.
• Junior Stats: Caught 43 passes for 881 yards and 14 touchdowns. Averaged 20.5 yards per reception and 62.9 yards per game with a long of 30 yards.
• Honors: A three-time all-conference selection. Finalist for Big 22 Player of the Year. Played in the Shrine Bowl.
• Rankings: A four-star recruit, he is ranked a Top 10 WR in North Carolina by On3 and 247 Sports. Highest-ranked recruit in NC State’s 2025 class in On3’s rankings.
PERSONAL:
• Major: Science, tech & society



