In this feature from Inside Pack Sports, James Henderson and Alex Gee break down why Peak is criminally underrated, despite grading out as one of the top offensive tackles in all of Power 5 football last season.

Episode Overview

📈 2024 by the Numbers:

PFF Overall Grade: 78.7 (top 10 nationally among Power 5 tackles, #2 in ACC)

Run Blocking: 6th nationally, #1 in the ACC.

Pass Blocking: 12th nationally, #2 in the ACC behind Duke’s Graham Barton.

Still didn’t make an All-ACC team

💪 Why It Matters:

Peak stood out every time you watched tape — elite feet, violent finish, great technique.

Played much of 2023 at RT but showed dominance in both run and pass game.

Will now move to LT in 2025, replacing Belton and protecting C.J. Bailey’s blindside.

🧠 Key Analysis from Alex Gee:

Thinks Peak is one of the top 2-3 players on the team heading into 2025.

“If he entered the portal, he’d start at a top SEC school tomorrow.”

Smooth transition to LT due to spring reps + ECU game experience.

Could add 15–20 lbs and become a real NFL prospect.

🏆 Program Impact:

Peak joins Justin Joly, Brandon Cleveland, and Sean Brown as major retention wins.

Collective and staff deserve credit — these guys would be instant starters elsewhere.

Retaining this core means NC State isn’t starting over — and that matters in 2025.