Stephen Brown
Freshman tight end on NC State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 200 lb · Chicago, IL · Marist
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 1881 nationally · Signed with NC State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 tight end on NC State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to NC State in 2026.
Stephen Brown
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with NC State3-star out of Marist
Career arc
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
A three-star recruit at tight end for NC State -- now graded to hold down a real role at tight end.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
NC State has produced 1 All-Conference tight ends. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Justin Joly went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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
Background
• Played for Coach Michael Fitzgerald at Marist High School. • Senior Stats: Finished his senior season with 33 receptions for 369 yards and five touchdowns. • Rankings: 3-star, No. 85 ATH nationally, No. 62 prospect in Illinois. • Dual-sport athlete who received offers to play basketball at seve...
The tight end room · NC State
- #19Preston Douglas18 receiving yards · 2025
- #86Hunter Provience2 games · 2026
- #87Ian Flyntno box-score line yet
- #44Gus Ritcheyno box-score line yet
- #84Stephen Brownno box-score line yet
2 more on the roster · NC State team page