RALEIGH — NC State head coach Dave Doeren is a strong believer in a traditionally-built football team, both from a character standpoint and from a personnel standpoint. That makes size and physicality key parts of the roster construction process and, by extension, the recruiting process. That helps explain the Wolfpack's approach to its 2027 cycle, which saw an emphasis on both. Over the weekend , Doeren and his staff hosted 11 high school players for their official visits. 10 of those recruits were either offensive linemen, defensive linemen, or edge rushers during their junior seasons of high school. Clearly, there's a trend occurring for the Wolfpack in focusing on the trenches early in the cycle and letting the other chips fall where they may. But why? Building out the trenches Sep 27, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack offensive lineman Jalen Grant (74) with the ball during the first half of the game against Virginia Tech Hokies at Carter-Finley Stadium.…