NC State WR Suspended for 2026 Season

Teddy Hoffmann will miss the upcoming season due to a violation of NCAA rules.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:37pm

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NC State wide receiver Teddy Hoffmann, who had a breakout freshman season in 2025, has been suspended for the entire 2026 campaign due to violating NCAA rules by taking performance-enhancing drugs. The Delray Beach, Florida native caught 25 passes for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns as a true freshman, but will now miss the upcoming season, leaving the Wolfpack with an almost entirely new receiving corps.

Why it matters

Hoffmann's suspension is a significant blow to the NC State offense, which was expected to lean heavily on him after the departures of several key pass-catchers. The Wolfpack will now need to rely on incoming transfers to fill the void left by Hoffmann's absence and provide production for quarterback CJ Bailey.

The details

Hoffmann emerged as a viable target for the Wolfpack in 2025, starting the season with a 5-catch, 93-yard performance against East Carolina. He continued to contribute throughout the year, catching a long 40-yard pass in the season finale. However, he has now been suspended for the entire 2026 season due to violating NCAA rules by taking performance-enhancing drugs.

  • Hoffmann caught 25 passes for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns as a true freshman in 2025.
  • Hoffmann has been suspended for the entire 2026 season due to the NCAA rules violation.

The players

Teddy Hoffmann

A wide receiver for the NC State Wolfpack who had a breakout freshman season in 2025 before being suspended for the 2026 campaign.

CJ Bailey

The quarterback for the NC State Wolfpack, who will need to find new top targets with Hoffmann suspended and other key pass-catchers departing.

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What they’re saying

“Hoffmann's production as a true freshman was widely unexpected, as he was just a three-star recruit in the 2025 class and the No. 163 wide receiver, per 247 Sports Composite. Despite that, he quickly made a name for himself and made an impact on the field for an NC State team that won eight games and claimed a victory in the Gasparilla Bowl over Memphis.”

— Bjorn Bergstrom, Author

What’s next

With Hoffmann suspended, the Wolfpack will need to rely on incoming transfers Joshisa Trader (Miami), Tyran Warren (Alcorn State) and Chance Robinson (Miami) to step up as CJ Bailey's top targets in the passing game.

The takeaway

Hoffmann's suspension is a significant setback for the NC State offense, which was counting on him to build on his promising freshman campaign. The Wolfpack will now need to quickly integrate new faces into the receiving corps in order to maintain their offensive production in 2026.