SIGNED: Devin Leary
SIGNEE: Devin Leary
IPS RANK: 93
SCHOOL: Timber Creek High School
HOMETOWN: Erial, NJ
POSITION: Quarterback
VITALS: 6'2/205
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 93 |
| Rivals | 5.8 (4-Star) |
| 247 Sports | 89 (4-Star) |
| ESPN | 80 (4-Star) |
Statistics: In 2016, Leary was named the New Jersey Gatorade Football Player of the Year following his junior year. He set state records for touchdowns (48) and passing yards (3,688), while leading the Timber Creek to a 12-0 record and a second straight South Jersey Group 4 championship.
He followed that performance up this season by passing for 2,863 yards and 31 touchdowns with just seven interceptions in one fewer game. Leary averaged a ridiculous 18.8 yards per completion and attempted only 22.4 passes per game as Timber Creek finished the season 10-1.
He also added 344 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, and Leary caught a touchdown pass on the final play of his prep career.
Leary ended his high school career as New Jersey's all-time leader in passing yards (9,672) and touchdowns (105). He tossed just 21 career interceptions, an impressive 5:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
NC State Recruiter: George McDonald
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers among others
IPS Take On Devin Leary: Leary has everything you're looking for at the quarterback position.
Physically, Leary resembles Drew Brees in the pocket, and he has an arm and throwing motion that would support the comparison.
A very good athlete, Leary has the athleticism to elude pressure and make plays with his legs, but he makes his money with his arm.
He can make all the throws and this summer he built his reputation while showcasing his talents at various camps and combines.
We expect him to redshirt in 2018 and then compete for the starting job in 2019. He's that good.