Oregon/Wake Forest WR Tabari Hines Transfers to NC State

The Wolfpack just picked up a huge commitment from Graduate Transfer Wide Receiver Tabari Hines (5’10″/175), who took an official visit to NC State this weekend.

WR Tabari Hines transfers to NC State https://t.co/Pp0nat2l86

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With the early exodus of both Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers, and the graduation of Stephen Louis, Hines will give the Wolfpack much needed experience in the Wide Receiver room. Obviously fan-favorite Redshirt Freshman Thayer Thomas will remain in the mix, but expect Hines to see instant playing time.

Hines was a 3-star prospect in the 2015 class, holding offers from Wake Forest and Duke.

Hines spent his first three seasons at Wake Forest, accumulating 123 receptions for 1,496 yards and 13 touchdowns.

After graduating in three years, Hines decided to transfer to Oregon as a Graduate Transfer, after also visiting USC and Texas.

After having a knee procedure last Fall, Hines was unable to climb the depth chart at Oregon, and news broke on November 13th that he was no longer on the roster, and had entered the transfer portal.

Since Hines only played in 3 games this year, he was able to Redshirt this past season, and has one year of eligibility remaining, and will be able to play immediately as a Graduate.

Hines loves playing against NC State in his three years at Wake Forest, compiling 22 receptions, 306 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Freshman at Wake – 5 for 42 yards
Sophomore at NC State – 9 for 125 yards and a touchdown
Junior at Wake – 8 for 139 yards and  3 touchdowns

As you can see, he’s comfortable playing in Carter-Finley Stadium.

Hines has the rare opportunity to go from being a Wake Forest “NC State killer,” to  helping the Wolfpack figure out how to get a handle on his old squad.