SIGNED: Trent Pennix
SIGNEE: Trent Pennix
IPS RANK: 89
SCHOOL: Sanderson High School
HOMETOWN: Raleigh, NC
POSITION: Tailback
VITALS: 6'2/205
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 89 |
| Rivals | 5.6 |
| 247 Sports | 86 |
| ESPN | 73 |
Statistics: Pennix totaled 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior.
NC State Recruiter: Des Kitchings
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Wake Forest, Maryland, Virginia, Duke, and Virginia Tech among others
IPS Take On Trent Pennix: Versatility is the key with Trent Pennix.
He's being recruited to play tailback, but he could be pound-for-pound the best athlete in this class. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, Pennix could stay in the backfield, but once he really hits the weights he has the frame to bulk up and add a lot of weight.
While he could be a terror at safety or linebacker, Pennix has proven to be a major weapon with the ball in his hands. His ability to catch the football gives him a chance to stay on the offensive side, and he ultimately could be the heir apparent to Jaylen Samuels at the H-back position.
He certainly resembles Jay Sam at times on the field, and that is extremely high praise.