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Here are a couple of NC State football recruiting tidbits of news that I have failed to share here recently:

2017 WR Michael Harley Jr.  

Scout’s Corey Bender reports that NC State and Syracuse are the two front runners for 3-star 2017 Wide Receiver Michael Harley Jr. (5’10″/170) out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“Syracuse and NC State are the two front runners for Michael Harley Jr.  They are the two schools showing the most love.  He has developed a great relationship with the coaches.  Miami was his favorite school growing up, and they have offered, but they are definitely trailing Syracuse and NC State.  Duke is another school that is really recruiting him hard. (Scout)

2016 DT Dexter Lawrence

It was a big deal when 5-star Defensive Tackle Dexter Lawrence attended NC State’s season opener against Troy.  It was an even bigger deal that Lawrence was in Carter-Finley for a second straight weekend against Eastern Kentucky this past Saturday.  Lawrence is the #3 overall player in the 2016 recruiting class according to Rivals, and the #1 player in the state of North Carolina.

Here are highlights of Lawrence from his games against Apex and Panther Creek earlier this year.

2016 LB Brock Miller

NC State 3-star Linebacker commit Brock Miller will be taking his official visit to NC State on Halloween when the Wolfpack will face the Clemson Tigers.  Miller committed to NC State back on July 30th.

2016 WR Myles Dorn

NC State is still hoping to land a wide receiver in the 2016 class.  Myles Dorn, the brother of Wolfpack Shooting Guard Torin Dorn, is one of the receivers that NC State has on their radar, and he is planning on taking an official visit to Raleigh on October 3rd when NC State will be playing Louisville.  This is also the day that the Men’s Basketball Team will be playing in the Tailgate Tip-Off outside prior to the kickoff.

Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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WATCH: NC State Commit Ronnie Royal Snags a One-Handed Interception in State Championship Game

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Last night NC State 2024 4-Star ATH verbal commit Ronnie Royal III snagged one of the best interceptions I’ve EVER seen in the Alabama 5A state championship game.

Royal’s Gulf Shores squad defeated Ramsay 21-14. On the other side of the ball, he finished with 22 carries for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Heading into the game last night, Royal had 2,470 all-purpose yards on the year, with 884 rushing, 435 receiving, 606 on punt returns and 154 on kickoff returns. Prior to last night, he had 24 touchdowns on the season, with 15 rushing, 1 receiving, 4 on punt return, 2 on kickoff return and 2 interceptions returned for TD’s.

NC State is getting a gem.

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Will NC State Be Able to Hold Onto 4-Star Quarterback Cedrick Bailey?

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Ever since Miami offered NC State Quarterback commit Cedrick Bailey on November 19th, there has been a question mark surrounding his commitment to the Wolfpack. The 4-Star prospect lives 30 minutes or so from Miami. Two of his teammates are verbally committed to the Hurricanes: 4-Star WR Joshisa Trader and 4-Star ATH Zaquan Patterson.

Today, Bailey played in the state championship game, and his elite Chaminade squad blistered Clearwater 56-0. Bailey was 17 of 23 for 322 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Bailey still has an NC State logo on the back of his helmet, and Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren was in attendance today on the sideline.

“It’s great to see to have my coach out here and he seeing me shining and winning,” said Bailey, who also wore an NC State decal on the back of his helmet. “It’s great to have Coach Doreen over here. I put on a show for him and those guys at N.C. State.” (Link)

There were also Miami coaches in attendance.

After the game, Bailey wouldn’t definitively say if his commitment was still solid with the Wolfpack.

“It’s kind of iffy right now,” said Bailey. “I think I have my mind set on what I want to do right now, so we’re going to see on signing day.” (Link)

Bailey’s Senior campaign has been outstanding, throwing for 47 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions, completing 72% of his passes.

If the Wolfpack can hold onto him, they will be getting a good one.

Cards on the table…I like that he had the NC State logo on the back of his helmet…but I still don’t feel confident heading into signing day on December 20th.

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Missouri OL Transfer Valen Erickson will be Taking an Official Visit to NC State this Weekend

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According to a source, Missouri Transfer Offensive Lineman Valen Erickson (6’6″/313) will be taking an Official Visit to NC State this weekend.

Erickson announced he would be entering the Transfer Portal on November 13th.

As a high school prospect, Erickson was a 3-star prospect out of Chicago, Illinois, also holding an offer from Nebraska. Rivals ranked him as the #7 player in the state of Illinois in the 2022 class.

Erickson has 3-years of eligibility remaining.

 

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UCONN Transfer TE Justin Joly Taking an Official Visit to NC State This Weekend

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UCONN Transfer Tight End Justin Joly (6’3″/215) will be taking an Official Visit to NC State this weekend according to a source.

Joly announced he was entering the Transfer Portal on November 30th.

Joly had an incredible Sophomore campaign, catching 56 passes for 578 yards and 2 touchdowns. He had 4 receptions for 38 yards in the season opener against the Wolfpack.

ON3 ranks Joly as the #21 overall prospect in the Transfer Portal, and the #1 Tight End. 247Sports ranks him as the #23 overall player in the Portal, and the #2 Tight End.

Joly has 2 years of eligibility remaining.

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