PI EXCLUSIVE: Tabari Hines Breaks Down His Commitment to NC State

Former Oregon and Wake Forest Graduate Wide Receiver Tabari Hines committed to NC State while on an official visit this weekend. I caught up with him to get his take on why he decided to run with the Wolfpack.

 1. What made your official visit at NC State special this weekend?

Being around people who were being themselves, and it felt like a good time. It’s always awkward being recruited when they are pressuring you the whole time.

2. Why NC State?

Great opportunity. They develop players. Their offense has proven to be successful for a long time. They lost a lot of production that has to be replaced. I love ACC football.

3. You were successful against NC State in the past. What will it be like to flip the uniform?

I think when people see this decision they are going to think it’s animosity towards the other school, or some type of payback, when in actuality it’s not. I don’t think of it that way. I pay respect to all the schools who gave me an opportunity to play Power 5 football.

4. What do you instantly bring to this team?

Experience and perspective. I have a chip on my shoulder that’s gonna heighten the level of expectations day in, and day out.

5. What does it mean to come back home to the Carolina’s?

Big blessing to end out my career closer to home and having my family there to support. I have a lot of ties to both Carolinas and I think it’s good to have that sense of comfort.