RALEIGH — NC State tight end Justin Joly embarked on the next chapter of his playing career Friday after being selected 152nd overall by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. After two seasons with the Wolfpack, one of the program's greatest tight ends is moving on, while the program continues to prepare for a critical 2026 season. Losing such an important contributor like Joly is tough for NC State, but the program has a culture in place, as well as players, that should be able to help the Pack sustain the loss and potentially end up stronger on the other side. Position coach Gavin Locklear is trying to turn Raleigh into a destination for tight ends and Joly helped build that reputation up. Replacements in place Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; NC State tight end Justin Joly (TE09) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.…