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Tallies 78 yards Raphael recorded nine carries for 78 yards during Thursday's 30-29 loss against Georgia Tech.

Impact Raphael was the top ball-carrier in terms of carries, but Hollywood Smothers out-gained him in yards. Still, both backs figure to remain featured next week against the Tar Heels in the final game of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Raphael carried the ball two times for six yards and caught his only target for a loss of one yard during Saturday's loss to Duke.

Impact Raphael had missed the team's Week 10 win over Stanford but managed to return versus the Blue Devils. he will look to build on this performance and see increased usage in two weeks versus Georgia Tech following the team's upcoming bye.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Raphael (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Duke, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Raphael missed last week's win versus Stanford due to an undisclosed injury and now has a chance to make his return. Although the fact that he's warming up is a good sign, it does not guarantee his availability. The sophomore has rushed 54 times for 287 yards and three touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Stanford Raphael (undisclosed) is unavailable against Stanford, Noah Fleischman of On3Sports reports.

Impact Raphael is set to miss his first game of the season. The sophomore tailback has 54 carries for 284 yards and three scores this fall. Hollywood Smothers should assume the No. 2 running back role for the Wolfpack.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

90 yards in defeat Raphael recorded 10 carries for 90 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-35 defeat against Clemson.

Impact Raphael managed to log a season high in carries amidst a blowout loss at the hands of the Tigers. The No. 2 tailback has now scored a touchdown in back-to-back games, and while Jordan Waters and Hollywood Smothers remain in the NC State backfield, the true sophomore could see his carries increase within this committee if he stays hot.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 63 yards Raphael had nine rushes for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-20 victory over Louisiana Tech.

Impact Raphael led the way for the Wolfpack on the ground with 63 rushing yards. It wasn't a particularly explosive day for the North Carolina State offense, but the RB2 was easily the most productive runner despite getting out-carried by starter Jordan Waters. His carries have increased every week this season, and if he can continue to make the most of them - finding the end zone also helps - he could turn this into a committee backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role in Week 1 Raphael posted three rushes for 24 yards and caught all two targets for negative one yard during Thursday's 38-21 win over Western Carolina.

Impact Raphael was limited to three carries, as the top halfback Jordan Waters dominated the backfield share with 20. Considering this was a game against a clearly inferior opponent and Jordan Waters still took the majority of the reps, it seems as though this backfield won't be much of a committee. Raphael will get his touches here and there, but this is Waters' backfield until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Backup role in Week 1 Raphael posted three rushes for 24 yards and caught all two targets for negative one yard during Thursday's 38-21 win over Western Carolina.

Impact Raphael was limited to three carries, as the top halfback Jordan Waters dominated the backfield share with 20. Considering this was a game against a clearly inferior opponent and Jordan Waters still took the majority of the reps, it seems as though this backfield won't be much of a committee. Raphael will get his touches here and there, but this is Waters' backfield until further notice.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Raphael accrued three rushes for 41 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-6 win against Miami (FL).

Impact Raphael didn't see much action but cashed in when it mattered as he found the end zone on one of his three carries.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE