N.C. State linebacker Nate Irving is almost 100 percent, he told WRAL’s Jason Jennings, and he can’t wait to return to the field.

Interesting note from Jennings’ piece – Irving loves to watch animals on the prowl.

“I’m just fascinated by animals and how lions, cheetahs and jaguars hunt. It’s intriguing to me,” Irving said.

Of course, State fans can’t wait to see Irving doing some hunting himself from the linebacker position.