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Doeren Hopeful On Waiver Request For Transfer Cary Angeline

July 19, 2018
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NC State has huge plans for Southern Cal transfer tight end Cary Angeline.

Angeline arrived at Southern Cal in 2016 as a heralded recruit, one of the top tight ends in the country.  He nearly worked his way on to the field as a true freshman, but instead he spent the fall lighting up the Trojans' first-team defense, as he earned Scout Team Player of the Year honors.

"I definitely think I adapted well," he previously said of the transition from high school to college.  "There were some adjustments, mainly with blocking bigger guys, but I've always been confident in my abilities.   I went out every day and tried to perform the best that I could, and it was a great experience for me at USC playing against great players with a lot of speed and athleticism."

In 2017, Angeline played in the Stanford and Western Michigan games before choosing to transfer from Southern Cal.  

Now the question is when will he be eligible?  NC State head coach Dave Doeren was asked about Angeline's status at the 2018 ACC Football Kickoff.

"That is a waiver in process," Doeren said when asked if Angeline would have to sit out to start the season. "We're waiting to find out.  Technically he finished at SC and he played in their first two games.  He dressed in their third and didn't play... he got out of school after that game. 

Cary Angeline figures to play a big role for NC State in 2018.

"We are working through the details of whether he has to sit the first two or the first three (games).  He only played in two so he should only have to sit for two.  That's what we're working hard to get.  

"That is what we are working hard to get but with the letter of the law. I hope they lean towards the student-athlete. They have in some cases. I know Duke just got an offensive lineman that came in (during) January who is immediately eligible. Cary was literally out almost the entire year now.  Hopefully we'll get some good information on his behalf."

USC often lines up with multiple tight ends, and Angeline, who checks in at 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, was primarily used as the "move" tight end, frequently lining up at H-back where he could flex out, take shovel passes, and attack defenses down the seam.

"They did a pretty good job of moving me around," Angeline said.  "I can play the X or the Y, it really doesn't matter.  I'm really comfortable flexed out or off the line, but I think I can also block well enough to be the in-line tight end too."

It's clear that Doeren has high expectations for Angeline.  He gave a one-word answer when asked what type of an impact Angeline can make when eligible.

"Huge," Doeren replied.  "He's 6-7, 250 and can run, catch, and block.  He has a really, really good skillset."

As of now, when he's eligible remains to be seen, but Doeren did lay out the worst-case scenario going forward.

"Worst-case scenario he'll be out three games and then back for the next nine plus the bowl game."

NC State is going to be replacing two starters at tight end/H-back, including All-ACC standout Jaylen Samuels.  The targets and opportunity could be there for Angeline to be a big-time weapon for the Wolfpack.

 
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