Ricky

Person Jr.

Person (6'1/220) found the end zone on a 15-yard touchdown early in the second quarter to give NC State its first points and lead of the day. His 15-yard run marked his longest rush of the day, but his longest play on the day came on a 27-yard reception late in the fourth quarter to setup a 21-yard field goal which would be NC State’s last score of the day. Person has yet to rush for 100-yards in any game this season, but he has been a reliable option for the Wolfpack in both the rushing and the passing game. NC State will host the Tarheels next Friday night in their regular season finale.

Person Jr. (6'1/220) came up a yard short of his performance in the upset win over Clemson, but getting a touchdown in a game you win by seven is more important. He found a gap as he ran to the right, and at the five-yard line, he trucked a defender to get into the end zone for the 24-yard touchdown. Person Jr. and Zonovan Knight continue to be a dangerous duo in the Wolfpack backfield. They have a bye this week and will go on the road to face Boston College on October 16th.

It was an offensive explosion for the Wolfpack on Thursday night that resulted in a 45-0 drubbing of the USF Bulls. Ricky Person Jr. led the team with 148 yards from scrimmage, rushing for two touchdowns while catching another. Person totaled only four touchdowns in 12 games in 2020.

With Saturday’s effort Person (6'1/220) surpassed the 600-yard mark, making him the Wolfpack’s second back to reach that threshold this season (Zonovan Knight). The junior running back’s 20-yard touchdown run on NC State’s first play from scrimmage in the second quarter was his first score since the team’s September 26 loss to Virginia Tech. Person finishes the regular season with 635 yards and four touchdowns on 141 carries, which works out to an average of 4.5 yards per carry.

Person Jr. (6'1/220) was injured late in the second quarter against North Carolina, spending a few minutes down on the turf before heading back to the locker room for the remainder of the game. He benefitted from a bye last weekend and appears to be out of concussion protocol and ready to suit up. It’s a nice break for ACC upstart NC State, as the 4-2 Wolf Pack welcome 11th ranked Miami to Raleigh for a pivotal intra-conference matchup on Friday night.

Person (6'1/220) was injured late in the second quarter, and taken to the locker room by team trainers after spending a few minutes down on the turf. With the junior running back done for the day, Zonovan Knight will be asked to do even more in the ground game for the Wolfpack.

Person (6'1/220) landed awkwardly while being tackled by North Carolina LB Chazz Surratt, and he remained down on the turf for a few minutes before finally sitting up. The junior running back was ultimately able to walk off under his own power, with team trainers taking him directly to the locker room for further evaluation. Should Person not be able to return Zonovan Knight would received the majority of the reps available at running back.

Person Jr. (6'1/220) handled the lion’s share of work, with Zonovan Knight and Jordan Houston combining for 12 carries to Person’s 15. He also chipped in with three catches for 19 yards in the passing game as the junior starting RB tries to distance himself from his backfield competition. His best play was a 34-yards scamper on a well-blocked off'-tackle play that broke NC State into Duke territory. Person Jr. will look to find the end-zone next week when NC State heads to Raleigh to take on UNC>

Person Jr. (6'1/220) is a former top-10 RB prospect out of the 2018 recruiting class. He suffered a major leg injury during the 2018 season that lingered into 2019 causing him to only play in seven games last year and averaging only 3.8 YPC. He reportedly came into camp in great shape, earning a co-starter designation on the team’s initial depth chart. Though NC State rotated three backs through the lineup, Person Jr. received the most carries and produced the most yardage of the group. He also broke a few impressive runs that showed Person Jr. to be fully recovered from his previous ailment. He’ll look to build on his impressive showing next week when the Wolfpack travel to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech.

While Person Jr. (6'1/220) got the nod as the first listed running back on the Wolfpack’s initial depth chart. However it should be noted that he is technically listed as a co-starter along with Zonovan Knight, Jordan Houston and Trent Penny. The designation is somewhat of a surprise given the fact Person Jr. suffered a serious leg injury in late 2018. The injury lingered into 2019 as Person Jr. only played in seven games recording 61 carries for 229 yards, a 3.8 YPC and three touchdowns. A highly touted high school recruit who ranked as a top-10 RB prospect, Person will get his chance to prove he is healthy against Wake Forest this Saturday.