SIGNED: Derrick Eason
SIGNEE: Derrick Eason
IPS RANK: 88
SCHOOL: Norview High School
HOMETOWN: Norview, VA
POSITION: Defensive Tackle
VITALS: 6'4/255
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 88 |
| Rivals | 5.5 (3-Star) |
| 247 Sports | 85 |
| ESPN | 75 |
Statistics: Eason finished his senior year with 82 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, 10 quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries, and two pass breakups. He was named Virginia Region 5A Defensive Player of the Year.
NC State Recruiter: George Barlow
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Notre Dame, North Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and East Carolina among others
IPS Take On Derrick Eason: We are really high on Derrick Eason.
He's an jumbo athlete with a frame college coaches covet. Eason will probably begin his career at defensive end, but we wouldn't be shocked at all to see him grow into a pass-rushing defensive tackle.
With his length and athleticism, he could be a terror inside.
Eason's motor is evident on film, and he plays with a tenacity that jumps off the tape. He has a big-time upside and resembles Joseph Boletepeli in terms of frame and upside.
Eason didn't sign in December and Notre Dame came calling in January, but ultimately, the talented prospect chose to stick with NC State.
The Wolfpack got a lot better by signing Derrick Eason.