SIGNED: Joe Babros
SIGNEE: Joe Babros
IPS RANK: 88
SCHOOL: Saddleback Junior College
HOMETOWN: Mission Viejo, California
POSITION: Defensive End
VITALS: 6'5/250
Early Enrollee? Yes
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 88 |
| Rivals | 5.6 (3-Star) |
| 247 Sports | 86.2 (No. 55 JC/No. 3 JC DE) |
| ESPN | 79 (No. 5 JC DE) |
2017 Statistics: He finished the season with 28 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in eight games.
NC State Recruiter: Kevin Patrick
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Iowa State And Colorado State
IPS Take On Joe Babros: Joe Babros has a chance to come in and play right away for NC State. A mid-year enrollee, the junior college standout should give the Wolfpack another pass-rushing option in 2018.
He has good size at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, and Babros flashes outstanding pass-rushing traits. He can bend around the edge, is explosive, uses his hands well, and can slide inside and rush from tackle as well.
At worst, he could be a situational pass-rusher as a junior for the Wolfpack.
NC State needed an instant contributor at defensive end, and Babros should be that guy. He will have three years to play two seasons in Raleigh.