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Good showing in spring game Waters impressed in Saturday's spring game, compiling seven carries for 69 yards and a touchdown, Michael Clark of 247Sports reports.

Impact Per Clark, Waters seems to be a notch above the other backs on the Wolfpack's roster, suggesting he may be the favorite to head the team's rushing attack this fall. The senior posted an impressive season last year at Duke, rushing 153 times for 819 yards and 12 touchdowns, so it's not too surprising that he's been productive in his early work at NC State. Kendrick Raphael, Daylan Smothers and true freshman early enrollee Jayden Scott are others vying for backfield snaps.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Low output in loss Waters notched 12 carries for 37 yards during Saturday's 30-27 defeat versus Virginia.

Impact Waters finished with his second-lowest rushing yards total of the season, as he struggled to find running room. The 6-foot ball-carrier had his first fumble of the season since Week 2. He will look to bounce back during the final game of the regular season against Pittsburgh on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win Waters had 20 rushes for 113 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 47-45 overtime defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Waters has been a large part of this offense to this point of the season and again showed why. Waters rushed for over 100 yards for the third time this season as he averaged5.7 yards per carry and found the end zone twice.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Waters recorded 18 carries for 76 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 24-21 win over Wake Forest.

Impact Waters led the team in carries but tied with fellow running back Jaquez Moore for the lead in rushing yards. The 6-foot senior found the end zone on a 14-yard run during the final minute of the second quarter en route to scoring his tenth rushing touchdown of the season. He will face a tough North Carolina team on the road during Saturday's matchup.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal output in loss Waters notched five rushes for 23 yards during Saturday's 23-0 defeat against Louisville.

Impact With starting quarterback Riley Leonard (ankle) continuing to be limited as he recovers from injury, the Blue Devils' offense has struggled in the last two matchups. Waters has back-to-back games finishing with less than 40 rushing yards. The senior running back has totaled 83 carries for 488 yards and nine touchdowns while reeling in six receptions for 84 yards. Duke will face Wake Forest in Thursday's encounter.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoring streak continues Waters totaled 13 rushes for 123 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-3 victory over North Carolina State.

Impact With starting quarterback Riley Leonard (ankle) out during the game, the Blue Devils relied on the running game more and Waters handled that workload admirably. The senior running back finished with his second 100-yard rushing game of the season and has now scored in six consecutive matchups. The 6-foot bruiser will look to extend his scoring streak during Saturday's matchup against Florida State.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE