If you weren’t aware of how talented the N.C. State defense was, just take a look at the 2018 NFL draft. Defensive end Bradley Chubb went No. 5 overall to the Denver Broncos, while one of my favorite prospects, Justin Jones was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round. Having four defensive lineman taken in one draft is an impressive feat but the Wolfpack will have a tough road ahead. N.C. State’s defense needs to be well-disciplined and the front seven as a whole must figure out how to maintain their status as the No. 26 run defense in the nation. It certainly possible that the group can improve upon that ranking from last season, but replacing four defensive linemen is no minor task. Since we’re already talking about trench players, let’s flip to the offensive line. It isn’t often that the ‘big uglies’ get much preseason hype, regardless of their importance to their  team’s success. N.C. State’s right tackle Will Richardson was that unheralded player for N.C. State in 2017. He had a phenomenal season and ultimately found himself selected in the fourth round of the draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Per Pro Football Focus, Richardson…