4-Star ATH De’Von Graves Signs His Letter of Intent to NC State

4-star Athlete De’Von Graves (6’1″/180) has officially signed his letter of intent to play for NC State.

1st Commit… 1st signee
3x All-State, 3x State Champ: @d_graves21#Pack18 #NSD pic.twitter.com/3nn0lqMLzv

— NC State Football (@PackFootball) December 20, 2017

Graves was the 1st member of the NC State 2018 football recruiting class, committing to run with the Wolfpack on April 10th, 2016.

Graves (Appomattox County/Appomattox, Virginia)  went down for an official visit, and took in the Kay Yow Spring Game, and the Wolfpack offered him. He was blown away, and committed on the spot.

“They (the N.C. State coaching staff) saw something in me that no other team did,” he said. “They were willing and they could see that I had talent and was willing to give me a chance before nobody else would. If I were to go to another college, I wouldn’t be a man of my word. That’s what my Dad taught me. A man’s word means everything. Now, all I got to do is keep on performing in football.”(Link)

While Graves plays on both sides of the ball, NC State recruited him to play Cornerback.

Through the first 13 games of his Senior season, Graves had 27 receptions, 821 yards, 30.4 yards per reception, and 13 touchdowns.

Rivals ranks Graves as the #18 Athlete in the 2018 class, and the #8 player in the state of Virginia.