Wake Forest High’s Dexter Lawrence Claims #1 Spot

NC State head coach Dave Doeren is committed to not let he best North Carolina talent leave the state, which means his attention is completely focused on Wake Foresr High School’s Dexter Lawrence who recently claimed the #1 overall spot in Rivals updated rankings of the 2016 class. He moved up twelve spots, which is the biggest jump any player has ever made to #1 in the history of Rivals rankings. If Lawrence remains at the top spot, he would be the first Defensive Tackle to do so in the history of the Rivals rankings.

NC State is on Lawrence’s “list of 17.” The North Carolina standout stands 6’5″, steps on the scales at 335lbs, and runs a 5.03 40-yard dash. That’s freaky athletic. He recorded 55 tackles last season, with 25 of those going for a loss, and 10 being sacks.

Lawrence is looking forward to taking in the experience of camps and visits with many of the schools that are out of state this summer.

Even though Lawrence grew up in Florida as a Gators fan, the love of his mother might keep him closer to home.

“She wants me to stay close, maybe an in-state school,” Lawrence said.

These words are music to the ears of Wolfpack coaches and fans.