North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Grayson McCall. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

NC State QB Grayson McCall carted off after scary injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 5, 2024 1:20 PM ET

NC State quarterback Grayson McCall suffered a frightening injury during Saturday’s game after taking a huge hit.

McCall took an enormous hit while scrambling in the first quarter against Wake Forest. The quarterback was hit so hard, his helmet came off immediately, and he laid motionless on the field while teammates signaled for help.

Very scary hit on Grayson McCall here. Hoping for good news

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— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) October 5, 2024

The medical team is out for Grayson McCall. Entire NC State team has taken a knee on the sidelines.

Really scary scene here at Carter-Finley. The car is coming out now. pic.twitter.com/j4zaehiM52

— Cory Smith (@RCorySmith) October 5, 2024

McCall was carted off the field on a stretcher. He had movement in his extremities and was able to move his arms and acknowledge the crowd as he was carted off.

.@PackFootball QB Grayson McCall carted off during game vs. Wake Forest. @WFMY #wfmysports pic.twitter.com/JDJPrtKFmJ

— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) October 5, 2024

After starring at Coastal Carolina, McCall used his final year of eligibility to transfer to NC State, where he is in his first season. Through three games this year, he had completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 476 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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