SIGNED: Malik Dunlap
SIGNEE: Malik Dunlap
IPS RANK: 88
SCHOOL: Harding University High School
HOMETOWN: Charlotte, NC
POSITION: Safety
VITALS: 6'3/205
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 88 |
| Rivals | 5.5 (3-Star) |
| 247 Sports | 83.5 |
| ESPN | 73 |
NC State Recruiter: Eddie Faulkner
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? East Carolina, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia among others
IPS Take On Malik Dunlap: Another prospect flying under the radar, Malik Dunlap's recruitment stalled after he missed most of his junior year with an injury.
That didn't prevent NC State from vigorously pursuing the versatile defender.
Checking in at 6-foot-4 and 205 pounds, Dunlap played cornerback this season for Harding. He excelled in man coverage, and his head coach believes he could play that position in college. However, with his frame and athleticism, he should fit in nicely at safety for NC State.
Dunlap gives you a unique versatility. His length and size enables him to play around the box, but he also has the coverage skills required to defend the wide-open college passing attacks you'll face each week in the ACC.
Look for him to redshirt as a true freshman before becoming a contributor in 2019.