Vander Ploog is a sophomore tight end who transferred to NC State from Oregon and figures into the two-deep. A high-ceiling, developmental tight end, he profiles as a dependable college contributor.
A 4-star sophomore transfer from Oregon (No. 208) with the pedigree but no college production — a developmental projection at TE2. Youth-capped current, real ceiling on the recruited talent.
NC State · TE · So · 2029 Draft
· Fullerton, CA · Troy
6-6 · 230 lbs
4.4
UDFA
Floor 3.3 · Ceiling 8.2
#2814 overall · #115 TE of 15102
Scouting Verdict
A 4-star sophomore transfer from Oregon (No. 208) with the pedigree but no college production — a developmental projection at TE2. Youth-capped current, real ceiling on the recruited talent.
Ceiling · 8.2
2026 rotation (TE2) — some opportunity; significant upside (+3.8) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper · TE lower-value.
Floor · 3.3
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.1.