SIGNED: Ricky Person
SIGNEE: Ricky Person
IPS RANK: 95
SCHOOL: Heritage High School
HOMETOWN: Wake Forest, NC
POSITION: Tailback
VITALS: 6'1/205
Early Enrollee? Yes
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | PLAYER RANKING |
| Inside Pack Sports | 95 |
| Rivals | 5.9 (4-Star) |
| 247 Sports | 96 (4-Star) |
| ESPN | 80 (4-Star) |
Statistics: Person had a breakout senior year where he totaled over 2,250 yards and 40 touchdowns.
NC State Recruiter: Des Kitchings
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? North Carolina, Duke, and Wake Forest among others
IPS Take On Ricky Person: Ricky Person has been considered one of the top athletes in his class for a while now, but this year he has proven to be one of the best all-purpose running backs in the country.
Most want to label him an athlete, but he's going to play tailback. He profiles as a three-down back with his ability to run between the tackles, pass protect, and catch the football.
At 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds he has ideal size, above-average speed, and his hands separate him from most prep running backs.
A mid-year enrollee, Person has a chance to crack the rotation as a true freshman. That's how good he is. Look for NC State to try and get him involved next year in a variety of ways, and he is likely the future at running back for the Wolfpack.