McShay projecting Darnold as No. 1 overall in 2018 (2:00)
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2017 Schedule
1-15, 4th in AFC North
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Matt Dayes demonstrated versatility in NC State's offense in 2016 to earn second team All-ACC honors, covering 1,166 yards on the ground with 10 scores, and adding 32 catches for 267 yards.
ESPN Stats and Information
All-American Zane Gonzalez left Arizona State as one of the most accomplished kickers in Division I history, setting the all-time FBS record for field goals made (96) and taking home the Lou Groza Award as the nation's best overall kicker in 2016.
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Myles Garrett | DE | Texas A&M |
| 1(25) | Jabrill Peppers | S | Michigan |
| 1(29) | David Njoku | TE | Miami (FL) |
| 2(20) | DeShone Kizer | QB | Notre Dame |
| 3(1) | Larry Ogunjobi | DT | Charlotte |
| 4(20) | Howard Wilson | CB | Houston |
| 5(16) | Roderick Johnson | OT | Florida State |
| 6(1) | Caleb Brantley | DT | Florida |
| 7(6) | Zane Gonzalez | PK | Arizona State |
| 7(34) | Matthew Dayes | RB | North Carolina State |
2016 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 399 | 327 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 343 | 321 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 9 | 1 | .406 | 325 | 315 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 264 | 452 |
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards204.028th
Rushing Yards107.019th
Points For16.531st
Points Against28.330th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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