North Carolina State University Athletics
2016 Football Roster
Hall of Fame 2026 Willie Burden
Tuesday, April 28
Hall of Fame 2026 Marc Primanti
Tuesday, April 28
Gavin Locklear: Pack Player and Now Coach
Wednesday, April 22
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
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Jersey Number 56
Bryce Kennedy
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Southern Pines, N.C.
- High School:
- Pinecrest
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 305
As a RS-SENIOR (2016):
• Graduated with an accounting degree in May of 2016, he’s enrolled in a master’s program in accounting.
As a RS-JUNIOR (2015):
• Saw action early in the season, he started the ODU contest at left guard, but left early with an injury and missed the next three games.
As a RS-SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Saw action in 12 games, mainly on special teams. Played nine snaps from scrimmage vs. Presbyterian.
• Named to the 2014-15 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
As a RS-FRESHMAN (2013):
• Competed with the scout team.
As a FRESHMAN (2012):
• Graduated high school early and enrolled at State in January of 2012.
• Red-shirted the season, he was named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Virginia game.
In High School:
• Played on both the offensive and defensive lines for coach Chris Metzger
• Helped team reach the NCHSAA 4-AA state playoffs as a senior.
• Played in the 2011 Shrine Bowl.
• Rankings: No. 23 offensive guard nationally and No. 22 player in N.C. by rivals.com.
• Personal: An accounting major.
• Graduated with an accounting degree in May of 2016, he’s enrolled in a master’s program in accounting.
As a RS-JUNIOR (2015):
• Saw action early in the season, he started the ODU contest at left guard, but left early with an injury and missed the next three games.
As a RS-SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Saw action in 12 games, mainly on special teams. Played nine snaps from scrimmage vs. Presbyterian.
• Named to the 2014-15 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
As a RS-FRESHMAN (2013):
• Competed with the scout team.
As a FRESHMAN (2012):
• Graduated high school early and enrolled at State in January of 2012.
• Red-shirted the season, he was named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Virginia game.
In High School:
• Played on both the offensive and defensive lines for coach Chris Metzger
• Helped team reach the NCHSAA 4-AA state playoffs as a senior.
• Played in the 2011 Shrine Bowl.
• Rankings: No. 23 offensive guard nationally and No. 22 player in N.C. by rivals.com.
• Personal: An accounting major.