Popo Aguirre

#0· NC State ·LB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Fayetteville, GA

6'1"Height 235 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★★

Stars

#204

National

#20

Position

#17

State

HometownFayetteville, GA

High SchoolWhitewater

Transfer History

Miami NC State 2026 ★★★

#255

National

#21

Position

High School Offers 18

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Popo Aguirre #0

NC State · LB · Sr · 2027 Draft · Fayetteville, GA · Whitewater

6-1 · 235 lbs

5.0

UDFA

Floor 4.7 · Ceiling 5.4

#1815 overall · #243 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

The projected starting middle linebacker and defensive signal-caller, in to replace the team's 2025 tackle leader. Three years at Miami (43 tackles, team-best run-stop PFF grade among their LBs in 2025) make him a proven, plug-and-play run defender — a solid college starter without the splash/coverage profile that draws NFL looks.

Ceiling · 5.4

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.4) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 4.7

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.

Pedigree

4★ recruit · Natl #204 · Pos #20 · State #17

Path: Miami → NC State

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks	PD
2025	Miami Hurricanes	12	43	22	—	1
2024	Miami Hurricanes	9	27	13	1	—
2023	Miami Hurricanes	4	7	3	—	—