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 37
Josh Sessoms
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Wilson, N.C.
- High School:
- Southern Nash
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 198
As a RS-JUNIOR (2015):
• Moved to wide receiver during 2015 spring drills, he moved back to safety during the season.
• Saw action in all 13 games, mainly on special teams.
As a RS-SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Reserve safety who saw action mainly on special teams - he played from scrimmage in five contests.
As a RS-FRESHMAN (2013):
• Competed with the scout squad.
As a FRESHMAN (2012):
• Redshirted the season, he was the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Florida State game.
In High School:
• Played for coach Brian Foster.
• Four-year starter on the basketball team, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds and scoring over 1,000 career points.
• Team captain for both the football and basketball team.
• Honors: Conference’s defensive player of the year and leading tackler as a senior. Three-time all-conference performer.
• Senior Stats: 79 tackles, two interceptions.
• Personal: Majoring in social work.
• Moved to wide receiver during 2015 spring drills, he moved back to safety during the season.
• Saw action in all 13 games, mainly on special teams.
As a RS-SOPHOMORE (2014):
• Reserve safety who saw action mainly on special teams - he played from scrimmage in five contests.
As a RS-FRESHMAN (2013):
• Competed with the scout squad.
As a FRESHMAN (2012):
• Redshirted the season, he was the Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Florida State game.
In High School:
• Played for coach Brian Foster.
• Four-year starter on the basketball team, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds and scoring over 1,000 career points.
• Team captain for both the football and basketball team.
• Honors: Conference’s defensive player of the year and leading tackler as a senior. Three-time all-conference performer.
• Senior Stats: 79 tackles, two interceptions.
• Personal: Majoring in social work.