A Clemson Insider Breaks Down What NC State is Getting in WR Dacari Collins

NC State picked up a commitment tonight from Clemson Wide Receiver Transfer Dacari Collins. I reached out to Clemson Insider Luke Winstel (ESPN+ Broadcaster/Recruiting Analyst for @ClemsonSports).

Here’s what he had to say about why things didn’t work out for Collins in Clemson in 2022:

Collins struggled to get separation when he was on the field and didn’t establish himself as a notable threat in the Tiger offense this season, finishing with just one catch in the first three games. He was passed on the depth chart by freshman WR Antonio Williams and left the team after the third game. With a majority of Clemson’s WR talent returning – on top of the program bringing in a pair of four star receiver recruits and an in-state three star WR commit, I think Collins saw that a future path to playing time in Death Valley would be hard to come by.

Here’s how Winstel described the type of player the Wolfpack are getting in Collins:

NC State is getting a pass catcher that can immediately join the rotation once he steps on campus. He has all the tools to be a “go up and get it” threat but didn’t develop as much as needed to become a top guy at Clemson. Collins can be a matchup nightmare and wins a lot of toss up and 50/50 balls. He’s a physical boundary receiver that’s able to shed tackles and grind out extra yards after the catch. I covered Collins in high school and have always liked his ability to be a stellar threat in the red zone.