RALEIGH — The 2026 NFL Draft marked the end of the collegiate careers for hundreds of players around the country, as they all begin their next chapter in the pros as either selections from the draft or undrafted free agents. 10 members of the 2025 NC State roster were either picked by organizations or signed as UDFAs immediately following the ceremonies. Every player who either exhausted his eligibility or was drafted by an NFL team meant a lot to the Wolfpack in some way. However, their exits create new opportunities for returning members and coaches of the NC State program, helping them walk away as the winners of the draft still on campus. Who are they? TE coach Gavin Locklear NC State tight end coach Gavin Locklear | Courtesy of NC State Athletics NC State head coach Dave Doeren took a chance when making his sweeping coaching changes after the 2024 season, promoting former player and long-time staffer Gavin Locklear to tight ends coach, his first full-time role with the program.…