RALEIGH — As is customary this time of year, hundreds of college football players heard their names called during the NFL draft ceremonies and immediately started the next chapter of their football journeys. For two NC State players, that was the case, as they were all picked on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft, moving on from the program that forged them on the gridiron. For Justin Joly, Brandon Cleveland and Cian Slone, the legacy left behind is a strong one despite spending just one season together as a trio. NC State has a history of producing underrated draft classes, especially since Dave Doeren took over as the program's head coach 13 years ago. How does this draft class stack up against some of Doeren's other groups? Where they were selected Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; The 2026 NFL Draft Theater stage at Acrisure Stadium.…