DaeShawn Stephens Talks Pack Commitment

After receiving a commitment from Kollin Byers earlier in the day, NC State picked up a second commitment to the 2016 NC State football recruiting class in Hillside’s DaeShawn Stephens last night.  I caught up with the wide receiver today to talk about his commitment to the Wolfpack.

Stephens told me that NC State started recruiting him early last season, and that Coach McDonald even came by the school to talk with him.  When NC State offered, he was confident he was offered by the top football school in the state.

“I personally believe that NC State is the best in-state football program in the state of North Carolina,” said Stephens.  “When I looked into Coach Doreen’s eyes, I could tell that he meant everything that he was saying.  I just know that NC State is a good place for me to go to further my football career.”

Stephens has plus-size for a receiver, standing 6’2″ (205lbs), and that is one of the things that NC State likes about him.

 “The NC State coaches really like my size,” said Stephens.  “They said they could see me being a go-to receiver on third downs, and when plays need to be made.”

When I asked him if he knew any of the other 2016 football commits, he said that he already knew Tight End Bryce Dixon and Linebacker Garrett Hooker.  He said that all of the commits that were at the Alpha Wolf Showcase last night at NC State formed one large group text to stay in communication.

Stephens cited a variety of things that he wants to work on, but gave one of the best, yet obvious, goals I have heard out of a wide receiver.  He wants to catch ’em all.

“I’m just planning on working on my route running and getting faster,” said Stephens.  “I really want to work on my conditioning, so I don’t get as fatigued as I used to.  And I guess to catch everything that comes my way!”