Spike Sowells
Spike Sowells is a four-star recruit from Louisville, KY, out of Louisville Male (No. 193 in the 2025 class) who has not played in NC State's 8 games this season.
Where Sowells comes from
- Louisville, KY
- Louisville Male
- About 400 miles from Carter-Finley Stadium
- Four-star, No. 193 in the 2025 class.
- On the NC State roster since 2025
Where Sowells fits
NC State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
NC State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 33rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
NC State is 4-4. Next: vs Duke, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Louisville Male
Also from Louisville, KY
What’s being said
4 stories in the last 30 days, from 3 outlets.
Spike Sowells officially out for remainder of 2026
Backing The Pack Oct 9
In the news in the last 30 days
from 3 outlets
Spike Sowells officially out for remainder of 2026
Backing The Pack Oct 9 · 1 outlet
In the news this season
from 4 outlets
Louisville vs. NC State injury report: Spike Sowells out, Jimarion McCrimon questionable
247Sports +1 Oct 3 · 2 outlets
What they’re talking about
Preview and matchup3 stories
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 31-10 vs CaliforniaNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28L 28-31 at StanfordNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 14-38 vs Wake Forest4 stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 31-28 vs Louisville1 story
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 41-31 vs App State2 stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23L 31-35 at VanderbiltNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 73-0 vs Richmond3 storiesNC State Gets Good News on Spike Sowells Jr. Pack Pride
- Aug 27 to Sep 2L 8-34 at VirginiaNo stories
- Aug 20 to Aug 26No game1 storyCoffee With Cory: Spike Sowells Jr. on returning to NC State, baptism, Week 0 and more! 247Sports
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
In the news across his career
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Named in
- Spike Sowells officially out for remainder of 2026
- NC State C Spike Sowells Jr. ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury
- NC State center Spike Sowells out for the 2026 season, Dave Doeren confirms
- Dave Doeren Confirms Spike Sowells Jr. Is Out for the Season, Discusses Injuries Ahead of Wake Forest
- Louisville vs. NC State injury report: Spike Sowells out, Jimarion McCrimon questionable
More stories
- NC State football availability report: IOL Spike Sowells Jr. ruled out vs. Louisville
- NC State vs. Louisville injury report: Spike Sowells Jr. out for Wolfpack, Lincoln Kienholz questionable
- NC State C Spike Sowells Jr. ‘doing great’ after leaving Week 2 win early, expected to be 'ready' at Vanderbilt
- Coffee With Cory: Spike Sowells Jr. on returning to NC State, baptism, Week 0 and more!
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for NC State -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 33rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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.
Two seasons at NC State
- 2026 NC State DoerenYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 NC State DoerenYear 1 · Games –
- High school Louisville MaleLouisville, KY · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 193 in the 2025 class. Signed with NC State.Also from Louisville Male: Selah Brown (Bowling Green), Izayah Cummings (App State) and Antonio Harris (Louisville).
2025
- Signed with NC StateFour-star, out of Louisville Male