#Pack18 Signing Day

Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown	High School/Last School
February Signees
Taiyon Palmer	DB	5-11	175	Lawrenceville, Ga.	Archer HS
Derrick Eason	DL	6-4	245	Norfolk, Va.	Norview HS
Cary Angeline	TE	6-7	240	Chester Springs, Pa.	Dowington East HS/USC
Val Martin	DL	6-2	290	Marietta, Ga.	Marietta HS/Iowa Western CC
December Signees
De'Von Graves	DB	6-1	180	Appomattox, Va.	Appomattox County HS
Devin Leary	QB	6-2	190	Sicklerville, N.J.	Timber Creek HS
Tanner Ingle	DB	5-10	185	Orlando, Fla.	Dr. Phillips HS
Gabriel Gonzalez	OL	6-5	275	Mebane, N.C.	Eastern Alamance HS
Alim McNeill	DL	6-2	272	Raleigh, N.C.	Sanderson HS
Trent Pennix	ATH	6-2	200	Raleigh, N.C.	Sanderson HS
Jasiah Provillon	WR	6-3	180	Irvington, N.J.	Irvington HS
Teshaun Smith	DB	6-3	170	Fort Lauderdale, Fla.	Western HS
Davontae McCrae	DL	6-5	258	Miami, Fla.	Northwestern HS
Christopher Dunn	PK	5-10	160	Lexington, N.C.	North Davidson HS
Payton Wilson	LB	6-4	225	Hillsborough, N.C.	Orange HS
Calvin Hart, Jr.	LB	6-1	207	Fort Lauderdale, Fla.	American Heritage HS
Jalynn Strickland	OL	6-6	305	Waycross, Ga.	Ware County HS
Malik Dunlap	DB	6-3	190	Charlotte, N.C.	Harding University HS
Ricky Person, Jr.	RB	6-2	202	Wake Forest, N.C.	Heritage HS
Joseph Boletepeli	DL	6-4	244	Wake Forest, N.C.	Heritage HS
Kahric Belle	OL	6-6	292	North Miami Beach, Fla.	North Miami Beach HS
Devin Carter	WR	6-4	205	Clayton, N.C.	Clayton HS
Kishawn Miller	DB	5-10	175	Gainesville, Ga.	Mill Creek HS/Ga. Military College
Joe Babros	DL	6-5	250	Mission Viejo, Calif.	Mission Viejo HS/Saddleback Col.
Tyler Baker-Williams	DB	6-1	201	Raleigh, N.C.	Southeast Raleigh HS

#Pack18 is in the books. The haul of 25 future members of the Wolfpack has the potential to go down as one of the best in school history.

#Pack18 was unique throughout the entire NCAA, as there were signing days in both December and February for prospects to sign with their future schools. NC State signed 21 back in December before the bowl game, and another four in February.

With only a few available scholarships left after the December signing day, NC State focused on specific position groups for its February signees.

Going all the way back to his introductory press conference when he became the Wolfpack's head coach, Dave Doeren has always had the goal of keeping the best in-state products right here in Raleigh.

NC State also has the benefit of 10 early enrollees (eight scholarship, two walk-ons) who have joined the Wolfpack for the Spring semester. Not only do these members of the Pack get a head start in the classroom, but they also join the returnees for winter workouts and spring practice.

Head coach Dave Doeren's thoughts on the February signees:

.@StateCoachD says @__TLP3 is "very mature"#Pack18 #1Pack1Goal ?????? pic.twitter.com/kO1JGQ1O9L
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) February 7, 2018

.@StateCoachD on why @derrickeason9 is a big addition to the Pack.#Pack18 #1Pack1Goal pic.twitter.com/nKxANoRHbw
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) February 7, 2018

.@StateCoachD on why @Iam_VMLV is a big addition to #Pack18 #1Pack1Goal ?????? pic.twitter.com/byZa9g1ES2
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) February 7, 2018

See what @StateCoachD has to say about @caryangeline610 #Pack18 #1Pack1Goal ?????? pic.twitter.com/60VEnoVLT8
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) February 7, 2018

FEBRUARY SIGNEES

Taiyon Palmer
DB • 5-11 • 175

Lawrenceville, Ga. • Archer HS

Played cornerback and wide receiver at Archer High School for coach Andy Dyer … Finished his prep career with nine interceptions and five career touchdowns … Earned all-state honors as a senior, also all-region and all-county … As a senior, helped team to a 15-1 record and the Georgia 7A state quarterfinals … Ranked as the No. 50 defensive back nationally and the No. 47 prospect in Georgia by rivals.com … Also ranked the No. 32 prospect in Georgia and a 4-star recruit by 247sports.com.

Derrick Eason
DL • 6-4 • 245

Norfolk, Va. • Norview HS

Played on the defensive line at Norview High School for coach Dealton Cotton … As a senior, named the Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year … Also named first-team all-region … As a junior, totaled 52 tackles and nine tackles for loss and three sacks … Was named second-team all-state for VA 5A … Was a team captain … Ranked as the No. 26 prospect in Virginia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 64 strongside defensive end and the No. 27 prospect in Virginia by 247sports.com.

Cary Angeline
TE • 6-7 • 240

Chester Springs, Pa. • Dowington East HS/USC

Transfer from Southern Cal … Redshirted the 2016 season at USC and was named the 2016 Offensive Service Team Player of the Year … Was a tight end at Dowington Prep High School during his prep career … Named a 2015 Prep Star All-American … As a senior, had 47 catches for 826 yards … Named to the USA Today All-AP second-team and AP all-state first-team … As a junior, had 67 catches for 1,051 yards and 10 touchdowns … Named AP all-state first-team … Had 33 catches for 456 yards and six TDs as a sophomore … Also played high school basketball … Earned all-league honors after averaging 22.4 points and 12.0 rebounds as a junior … Also averaged 19.9 points as a junior and 15.0 points as a freshman … Long line of relatives have played college football: grandfather Fran (TE/DE - Colgate), father Chris (QB/TE - Columbia), brother Ryley (TE - Delaware), uncle Jerry (Mansfield), and uncle Jerry (Hobart) … In the 2016 recruiting rankings, was the No. 20 tight end nationally by rivals.com … Was a four-star recruit, No. 267 overall and the No. 10 tight end by 247sports.com.

Val Martin
DL • 6-2 • 290

Marietta, Ga. • Marietta HS/Iowa Western CC

Will have three years to play three seasons at NC State after transferring from Iowa Western Community College … Played defensive tackle at Iowa Western for two seasons for coach Scott Strohmeier … As a redshirt freshman in 2017 at Iowa Western CC, had 49 tackles, including 6.5 for loss and three sacks in 12 games played … Team went 11-1, including a 36-19 win over Northwest Mississippi Community College in the Graphic Edge Bowl … Redshirted the 2016 season.

DECEMBER SIGNEES

De'Von Graves
DB • 6-1 • 180

Appomattox, Va. • Appomattox County HS

Played both cornerback and wide receiver at Appomattox County High School for coach Doug Smith … A three-time first-team all-state selection as both a wide receiver and cornerback … Helped lead team to three straight VA 2A state titles … Team went 15-1 as a senior … Caught a 48-yard TD pass in his final game … Was a team captain … Also plays high school basketball and baseball, and is a captain on both squads … Ranked as the No. 18 athlete nationally and the No. 8 prospect in Virginia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 44 athlete and the No. 11 prospect in Virginia by 247sports.com … A 4-star recruit by rivals.com … NC State's first commitment of the 2018 class.

Devin Leary
QB • 6-2 • 190
Sicklerville, N.J. • Timber Creek HS

Played quarterback at Timber Creek High School for coach Robert Hinson … Finished his career as the state of New Jersey's all-time leader in passing yards (9,672) and touchdown throws (117) … In his varsity career, completed 566-of-910 passes for 9,672 yards and 117 touchdowns … Also rushed for 525 career yards and 11 TDs … As a senior, completed 152 of 246 passes (61.8 percent) for 2,863 yards and 31 touchdowns playing in 11 games … Also rushed 36 times for 344 yards and four scores … Helped team to the South Jersey Group 3 Semifinals and a 10-1 record … Threw for three touchdowns in his final game … As a junior, completed 198-of-316 passes for 3,688 yards and 48 touchdowns … Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in New Jersey as both a junior and senior … Was a team captain … Will play in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii … Took part in both the Elite 11 and The Nike Opening Finals after his junior season … Competed at the Nike Opening Finals along side fellow signee Ricky Person, Jr. … Also plays high school baseball … Ranked the No. 230 prospect nationally by rivals.com … Also ranked the No. 8 quarterback nationally and No. 6 prospect in New Jersey … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Tanner Ingle
DB • 5-10 • 185

Orlando, Fla. • Dr. Phillips HS

Played defensive back at Dr. Phillips High School for coach Rodney Wells … Totaled nine career interceptions and nine career touchdowns during prep career … As a senior, finished with 101 tackles and five tackles for loss in 10 games played … Also had nine rushes for 44 yards and one TD … Also accounted for 215 yards in both punt and kickoff returns … Named first-team all-state … Helped team to the Florida Class 8A state title and a record of 13-2 … As a junior, had two INTs, returned one for a TD … Also had six return TDs, and averaged 35.2 yds per kickoff return and 19.7 yds per punt return … A two-time first-team all-metro and all-district selection … Was a team captain … Also competes in track & field, a two-time state placer in the long jump … Ranked as the No. 47 athlete nationally by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 78 cornerback nationally by 247sports.com.

Gabriel Gonzalez
OL • 6-5 • 275
Mebane, N.C. • Eastern Alamance HS

Played both tackle and guard at Eastern Alamance High School for coach John Kirby … Named Mid State 3A all-conference … Was 245 pounds as a junior and 285 as a senior … Will play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa … Also played in the Shrine Bowl … Ranked as the No. 45 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 94 offensive tackle and the No. 33 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

Alim McNeill
DL • 6-2 • 272
Raleigh, N.C. • Sanderson HS

Played inside linebacker at local Sanderson High School for coach Ben Kolstad … Also was a short yardage running back, and had 40 career TDs … As a senior, had 60 tackles, 51 solo stops, 18 tackles for loss and five sacks … Rushed 20 times for 163 yards and 10 touchdowns … Had 18 rushing TDs for his career … Helped team advance to the NC 4AA state quarterfinals … Named the 2017 Cap 7 Conference Player of the Year by the Raleigh News & Observer … As a junior, had 84 tackles and 18 tackles for loss, and six sacks … As a sophomore, had 71 tackles, nine TFLs and seven sacks in 11 games … Had 14 touchdowns as a junior and 12 as a sophomore … Was a team captain … Will play in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Ranked the No. 213 prospect nationally by 247sports.com. … Also ranked the No. 19 defensive tackle nationally and No. 10 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Trent Pennix.

Trent Pennix
ATH • 6-2 • 200
Raleigh, N.C. • Sanderson HS

Played running back and safety at local Sanderson High School for coach Ben Kolstad … In his prep career, totaled 500 carries for 3,039 yards (6.1 avg.) and 35 touchdowns … Had 13 games with over 100 yards rushing … Also had 48 catches for 648 yards and five TDs … Totaled 4,166 all-purpose yards in his career … As a senior, had 201 carries for 1,247 yards and 16 touchdowns … Also caught 34 passes for 397 yards and three scores … Totaled 1,694 all-purpose yards as a senior … Had 15 tackles and two interceptions on defense … Helped team advance to the NC 4AA state quarterfinals … A two-time Cap 7 all-conference selection … As a junior, had 167 carries for 1,215 yards and 12 scores … Was a team captain … Also runs track … Ranked as the No. 37 running back nationally and the No. 28 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Alim McNeill.

Jasiah Provillon
WR • 6-3 • 180
Irvington, N.J. • Irvington HS

Played wide receiver and cornerback at Irvington High School for coach Smoke Pierre … As a senior, had 57 catches for 687 yards and eight touchdowns … Named all-state, all-county and all-conference … Helped team advance to the New Jersey North 2 Group 4 semifinals going 8-3, 5-0 in conference action … As a junior, caught 52 passes for 969 yards and nine touchdowns … Was a team captain … Ranked as the No. 42 athlete and the No. 14 prospect in New Jersey by 247sports.com.

Teshaun Smith
DB • 6-3 • 170
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Western HS

Played his senior year at cornerback and wide receiver at Western High School for coach Adam Ratkevich … As a senior, had 53 tackles, 18 PBUs and three interceptions … Named first-team all-county … Helped team reach the Florida 8A state quarterfinals with a 10-3 record … Previously played at Fort Lauderdale's Westminster Academy … As a junior in nine games, caught 24 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns … Also had 281 kickoff return yards for 722 all-purpose yards … Finished with 34 tackles and two interceptions … Also plays high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 89 cornerback nationally by 247sports.com.

Davontae McCrae
DL • 6-5 • 258
Miami, Fla. • Northwestern HS

Played his final prep season at defensive tackle at Northwestern High School for coach Max Edwards … Helped lead team to the Florida 6A state title with a 13-2 record, the school's first title in 10 years … Northwestern finished the season ranked No. 18 nationally … Was a team captain … Previously played at Jackson High School, where he was teammates with 2017 NC State signee Nakia Robinson … Will play in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl in New Orleans … Ranked as the No. 57 strongside defensive end nationally by 247sports.com.

Christopher Dunn
PK • 5-10 • 160
Lexington, N.C. • North Davidson HS

Was the placekicker and punter at North Davidson High School for coach Brian Flynn … Scored 271 points during his prep career, 30-of-48 on field goals and 175-of-184 extra points … As a senior, converted 8-of-17 field goals and 68-of-71 extra points for 92 total points … Helped team advance to the NC 2AA state semifinals with a 13-2 record … Was 8-of-11 on field goals as a junior, with 55 extra points … As a sophomore, 14-of-20 on field goals with 52 extra point… Set the North Carolina state record for longest field goal (57) and touchbacks (89) … Also second highest punting average (42.3) … Associated Press and NC Preps 4A all-state … A three-time all-county, all-conference and all-Northwest NC selection … Two-time conference Kicker of the Year as a junior and senior … NYFO National punt and field goal champion, and CSK national champion … Was a team captain … Will play in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl in New Orleans … Also played in the Shrine Bowl and converted all seven extra point attempts … Ranked as the No. 18 kicker nationally and the No. 74 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

Payton Wilson
LB • 6-4 • 225
Hillsborough, N.C. • Orange HS

Played outside linebacker at Orange High School for coach Van Smith … In his prep career, had 266 tackles, 70 tackles for loss, 24 sacks and two interceptions … As a senior, had 103 tackles, including 21 for loss and 10 sacks, plus a pick-six, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery … Also had 67 rushes for 222 yards and five scores and 15 receptions for 263 yards and four TDs and totaled 754 all-purpose yards … Named the Raleigh News & Observer's Player of the Year and the Male Athlete of the Year … Also named Big 8 Defensive Player of the Year … As a junior, had 127 tackles, 39 tackles for loss and 13 sacks … Was a team captain … Selected to the U.S. Army All-American Game … Also invited to the Shrine Bowl … Won a state championship in wrestling and also played lacrosse … In lacrosse, was named Big 8 all-conference and all-metro … Ranked the No. 67 prospect nationally by 247sports.com. … Also ranked the No. 4 outside linebacker nationally and No. 3 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com.

Calvin Hart, Jr.
LB • 6-1 • 207
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • American Heritage HS

Played linebacker and safety at American Heritage High School for coach Pat Surtain … In his prep career, recorded 191 tackles, 88 solo stops, 17 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks … As a senior, posted 92 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks … As a junior, had 70 tackles, seven TFLs and four sacks … Named third-team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald … Helped team win Florida 5A state title as a both a junior and senior … Team went 13-0 senior season, and won 27 games overall … Heritage finished as No. 3 ranked team nationally … Also competes in track and field …Ranked as the No. 94 outside linebacker nationally by 247sports.com.

Jalynn Strickland
OL • 6-6 • 305
Waycross, Ga. • Ware County HS

Played offensive tackle and defensive end at Ware County High School … As a senior, named all-state and all-region … Also named a two-time Offensive Player of the Week and four-time Most Physical Player of the Week … Tallied 19 pancake blocks as a junior … Was a team captain … Has nearly a 7-foot wingspan … Ranked as the No. 77 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 86 prospect in Georgia by 247sports.com.

Malik Dunlap
DB • 6-3 • 190
Charlotte, N.C. • Harding University HS

Played safety at Harding University High School for coach Sam Greiner … Helped team win the 2017 NC 4A state championship with a 15-1 record … Posted 45 tackles as a junior in seven games … Was a team captain … Invited to the Shrine Bowl … Ranked as the No. 35 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 43 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

Ricky Person, Jr.
RB • 6-2 • 202
Wake Forest, N.C. • Heritage HS

Played running back and outside linebacker for head coach and former Wolfpack and NFL great Dewayne Washington at local Heritage High School … Also coached by former NFL players Torry Holt and Willie Parker … For his prep career, totaled 438 carries for 3,221 yards (7.4 avg.) and scored 49 rushing TDs … Also caught 36 passes for 359 yards and four scores … Tallied 3,625 career all-purpose yards and 53 touchdowns … As a senior, rushed 262 times for 2,230 yards and 38 touchdowns in 11 games … Also caught 21 passes for 279 yards and three more scores … Helped team advance to the NC 4A state quarterfinals and finish 12-2 … As a junior, had 145 carries for 774 yards and 11 scores … Was a team captain … Named 1 of 16 finalists nationally for the U.S. Army Player of the Year award … Will play in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Also invited to the Shrine Bowl … Was the game's Offensive MVP, with 15 carries for 180 yards and a score … Also caught three passes for 23 yards and another score … Also plays high school basketball … Competed at the Nike Opening Finals along side fellow signee Devin Leary … Played his first two seasons at Franklinton High School …Ranked the No. 91 prospect nationally by rivals.com … Also ranked the No. 3 running back nationally and No. 5 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Joseph Boletepeli.

Joseph Boletepeli
DL • 6-4 • 244
Wake Forest, N.C. • Heritage HS

Played his final prep season on the defensive line for head coach and former Wolfpack and NFL great Dewayne Washington at local Heritage High School … Also coached by former NFL players Torry Holt and Willie Parker … In his prep career, totaled over 200 career tackles, 60 tackles for loss and 21 sacks … As a senior, posted 62 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions … Helped team advance to the NC 4A state quarterfinals and finish 12-2 … Played his first three prep seasons at Millbrook High School, where he was teammates with Pack DE James Smith-Williams … A two-time Northern 4A all-conference selection … Was a team captain … Also a two-time academic all-conference selection … Also plays high school basketball … Boasts a 6-10 wingspan … Ranked as the No. 43 strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 27 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 43 strongside defensive end and the No. 30 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Ricky Person.

Kahric Belle
OL • 6-6 • 292
North Miami Beach, Fla. • North Miami Beach HS

Played both offensive and defensive tackle at North Miami High School … Ranked as the No. 94 offensive tackle by 247sports.com.

Devin Carter
WR • 6-4 • 205
Clayton, N.C. • Clayton HS

Played wide receiver for coach Hunter Jenks at Clayton High School … In three years of varsity action finished with 160 receptions for 2,700 yards and 39 touchdowns … As a senior, had 55 catches for 1,073 yards and 17 touchdowns, also rushed for two scores … Named the 2017 Greater Neuse Offensive Player of the Year by the Raleigh News & Observer … Helped team advance to the NC 3AA state quarterfinals with a record of 13-1 … In his final game, caught 11 passes for 251 yards and three TDs … As a junior, had 78 catches for 1,167 yards and 15 TDs … Was a team captain … Will play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa … Also played in the Shrine Bowl and finished with two catches for 30 yards and one TD … Also plays high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 33 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 32 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

Kishawn Miller
DB • 5-10 • 175
Gainesville, Ga. • Mill Creek HS/Georgia Military College

Transfer from Georgia Military College will have three seasons to play two … Played two seasons as a cornerback for coach Bert Williams … In 19 total games, recorded four interceptions and 12 pass breakups … Also had 36 tackles … In 2018, had a team-best three INTs, returning one for a TD, and also finished with 15 tackles in eight games played … Team went 8-2 his final season … Was a team captain … Graduated from Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga. … As a senior had 49 tackles, 16 pass breakups and five interceptions … He returned three INTs for scores … Ranked as the No. 108 JUCO prospect nationally by 247sports.com … Also the No. 14 JUCO cornerback nationally and the No. 2 prospect in Georgia.

Joe Babros
DL • 6-5 • 250
Mission Viejo, Claif. • Mission Viejo HS/Saddleback College

Transfer from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif, will have three seasons to play two … Played two seasons as a defensive end for coach Mark McElroy … As a sophomore, finished with 28 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in eight games played … Also returned a fumble 46 yards for a TD … Helped team to an 8-3, 4-1 conference record and the SoCal semifinals … As a freshman, finished with 14 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in eight games … Team went 9-2, 4-1 in conference … Graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 2014 … Ranked as the No. 57 JUCO prospect nationally by 247sports.com … Also the No. 5 JUCO strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 9 prospect in California.

Tyler Baker-Williams
DB • 6-1 • 201
Raleigh, N.C. • Southeast Raleigh HS

Played safety, outside linebacker and wide receiver at local Southeast Raleigh High School for two seasons for coach Daniel Finn … As a senior, posted 31 catches for 594 yards and six touchdowns … Also had 43 carries for 276 yards … Named both the offensive (wide receiver) and defensive (safety) conference player of the year … As a junior had 25 catches for 480 yards and six scores … Was a team captain … Started his prep career at Ravenscroft … Ranked as the No. 35 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com.

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