Dave Doeren on Devin Leary: ‘He doesn’t get phased by anything’

NC State head coach Dave Doeren talked about a variety of topics on his weekly radio show, but most notable was what he had to say about Redshirt Freshman Quarterback Devin Leary.

While Doeren didn’t come out and name Leary the starter for the Wolfpack against Wake Forest next Saturday, he did praise the young quarterback for his arm and his ability to not get rattled.

“It’s been an interesting year. Devin was the furthest behind mentally. He came and asked “what can I do,’ and I gave him the specifics and he went to work on it.”

“He’s very accurate. What makes him unique to me is that he can throw a hardball like nobody else. But he knows how to take some of the heat off of it at times and make it a very catchable ball for guys.

“He’s just very steady. He doesn’t get phased by anything. He threw a pick today in practice and then next play he threw a 40-yard completion. I love that about him. He’s just got no flinch in him. That’s really important at that position. You can let one play turn into a bad day.” (Link)

In the Wolfpack’s last game versus Boston College, Leary entered the game at the beginning of the 2nd quarter, and never left, spelling the frazzled Redshirt Sophomore Bailey Hockman. Leary threw 3 touchdowns in the second half, and managed not to turn the ball over.

We will have to wait until Monday when the Depth Chart is released to see if Doeren names Leary his new starting Quarterback.