King Mack

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King Mack
No. 4 – NC State Wolfpack
PositionSafety
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born (2004-09-21) September 21, 2004[1]
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College
Stats at ESPN

Kevin King Mack (born September 21, 2004)[1] is an American football safety for the NC State Wolfpack. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide and for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life and high school

Mack grew up in Miami, Florida and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit by 247Sports, where he committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions over Michigan State.[2]

College career

Penn State (first stint)

Mack entered his true freshman season in 2023, in position to get playing time and contribute for the Nittany Lions.[3] He finished the season, appearing in all 13 games, totaling three tackles. After the conclusion of the season, Mack entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Alabama

Mack transferred to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[5] He finished the season, racking up 14 tackles in 13 games. After the conclusion of the season, Mack entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Penn State (second stint)

Mack transferred to play for his old team, Penn State.[7] In week two of the 2025 season, he totaled seven tackles and a pass deflection, in a win over FIU.[8] In week three, Mack racked up four tackles in a victory against Villanova.[9] He finished the 2025 season, totaling 58 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception. After the conclusion of the season, Mack once again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[10]

NC State

Mack transferred to play for the NC State Wolfpack.[11]

References

  1. @kingmack2004 (September 21, 2022). "Blessed to see 🔞🙏🏾" (Tweet). Retrieved June 23, 2026 – via Twitter.
  2. Panizo, Franco (June 30, 2022). "St. Thomas Aquinas standout safety King Mack picks Penn State over Michigan State". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  3. McGonigal, Johnny. "'Explosive' freshman King Mack impressing in camp, pushing for immediate impact at Penn State". PennLive.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  4. Smith, Kaiden. "Penn State defensive back King Mack enters NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  5. Smith III, Kennington (May 10, 2024). "Alabama adds transfer DB King Mack: How his athleticism bolsters special teams". The Athletic. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  6. Gay, Colin (January 3, 2025). "Alabama football DB King Mack to enter NCAA transfer portal". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  7. Smith, Mason (January 12, 2025). "Safety King Mack transfers back to Penn State football after a year at Alabama". York Daily Record. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  8. Ralph, Max. "'I'm definitely blessed to be back': Penn State transfer defender maximizing 2nd chance in Happy Valley". PennLive.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  9. Flounders, Bob. "King Mack's role at Penn State is growing, and the Lions' defense is faster for it". PennLive.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  10. Flounders, Bob. "Penn State veteran defensive back in the transfer portal again, per report". PennLive.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  11. Ralph, Max. "Former Penn State defensive starter finds new transfer home, his 3rd in 4 years". PennLive.com. Retrieved June 26, 2026.