NC State wide receiver suspended after testing positive for PED. What we know
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- NCAA suspends WR Teddy Hoffmann for the 2026 season after a PED test.
- Positive tests require an automatic one-year suspension and missed season of competition.
- Wolfpack will likely lean on Keenan Jackson, Jonathan Paylor and Joshisa Trader.
N.C. State’s wide receiver corps will be down one projected starter as the result of an NCAA-sanctioned suspension.
The Wolfpack announced in a news release Monday that sophomore receiver Teddy Hoffmann will miss the 2026 season after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.
The positive test requires an automatic suspension for one calendar year, including one season of competition.
“Teddy made a mistake that he’s taken responsibility for in front of his teammates and coaches,” N.C. State head coach Dave Doeren said in a statement. “It’s an unfortunate reminder about the importance of always checking with the sports medicine staff before taking any type of medication or supplement to make sure it’s permitted. I know he will learn and grow from this experience.”
No additional information was provided regarding the banned substance, the format in which Hoffmann took it, or when the testing occurred.
As a true freshman in 2025, Hoffmann played all 13 N.C. State games, recording 25 catches for 359 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw for a 59-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh on a trick play.
Hoffmann was expected to take on a larger role this season with the departures of Wesley Grimes, Noah Rogers and Terrell Anderson. Without Hoffmann’s availability, the Wolfpack will likely rely on Keenan Jackson, Jonathan Paylor and CJ Bailey’s former high school teammate Joshisa Trader.
This story was originally published March 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM with the headline "NC State wide receiver suspended after testing positive for PED. What we know."
