ACC Football: Each team's top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

ACC Football: Each team’s top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 17: Emeka Emezie #86 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack runs for the end zone with a 12-yard touchdown reception against the Louisville Cardinals in the third quarter of the game at Cardinal Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. The Wolfpack won 52-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

NC State: Emeka Emezie, WR

Aside from a strong offensive line, the most important thing a young quarterback can have is a reliable, go-to weapon.

As sophomore Matthew McKay takes over the starting job that was held by Ryan Finley for so long, there is little doubt that Emeka Emezie will be one of his favorite targets.

Emezie wasn’t the primary weapon in 2018, but he was a very productive part of the Wolfpack receiving core. He hauled in 53 balls for 616 yards and five touchdowns in 2018. Those numbers may not seem elite, but they came with two 1,000 yard receivers in front of him in Jakobi Meyers and Kelvin Harmon.

With both gone, Emezie will take over as option number one.

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