Matthew Clay
Freshman offensive lineman on NC State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 300 lb · Raleigh, NC · North Raleigh Christian
The story
1 offensive lineman on NC State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Matthew Clay
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Doeren
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Matthew Clay plays offensive line for NC State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
NC State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Ikem Ekwonu was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · NC State
Returning around him
- 60% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 NC State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
NC State · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #32 · 2026 recruiting class #49