Redshirt Freshman Defensive End Isaiah Shirley just announced that he has re-signed with Savage Wolves, NC State’s Football NIL Branch (as a part of 1Pack), which means he will be returning in 2025. He has 3 years of eligibility remaining.
Shirley has been a 2nd string Defensive End all season, playing in 11 games (192 snaps). He did get 1 start against Northern Illinois. Shirley finished the regular season with 15 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 forced fumble. His PFF grade is 64.0.
Shirley redshirted in 2023, but he did play in 4 games, at both Defensive End, and Tight End (strictly for blocking).