PACK18 BIOS: Meet The 2018 Recruiting Class

Here are the bios for NC State's 21 mid-year signees.

JOE BABROS
6-5 • 250 • Defensive End
Mission Viejo, Calif. • Mission Viejo HS/Saddleback College
Transfer from Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif, will have three seasons to play two … Played two seasons as a defensive end for coach Mark McElroy … As a sophomore, finished with 28 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in eight games played … Also returned a fumble 46 yards for a TD … Helped team to an 8-3, 4-1 conference record and the SoCal semifinals … As a freshman, finished with 14 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and four sacks in eight games … Team went 9-2, 4-1 in conference … Graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 2014 … Ranked as the No. 57 JUCO prospect nationally by 247sports.com … Also the No. 5 JUCO strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 9 prospect in California.

TYLER BAKER-WILLIAMS
6-1 • 201 • Defensive Back
Raleigh, N.C. • Southeast Raleigh HS
Played safety, outside linebacker and wide receiver at local Southeast Raleigh High School for two seasons for coach Daniel Finn … As a senior, posted 31 catches for 594 yards and six touchdowns … Also had 43 carries for 276 yards … Named both the offensive (wide receiver) and defensive (safety) conference player of the year … As a junior had 25 catches for 480 yards and six scores … Was a team captain … Started his prep career at Ravenscroft … Ranked as the No. 35 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com.

KAHRIC BELLE
6-6 • 292 • Offensive Line
North Miami Beach, Fla. • North Miami Beach HS
Played both offensive and defensive tackle at North Miami High School … Ranked as the No. 94 offensive tackle by 247sports.com.

JOSEPH BOLETEPELI
6-4 • 244 • Defensive End
Wake Forest, N.C. • Heritage HS
Played his final prep season on the defensive line for head coach and former Wolfpack and NFL great Dewayne Washington at local Heritage High School … Also coached by former NFL players Torry Holt and Willie Parker … In his prep career, totaled over 200 career tackles, 60 tackles for loss and 21 sacks … As a senior, posted 62 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions … Helped team advance to the NC 4A state quarterfinals and finish 12-2 … Played his first three prep seasons at Millbrook High School, where he was teammates with Pack DE James Smith-Williams … A two-time Northern 4A all-conference selection … Was a team captain … Also a two-time academic all-conference selection … Also plays high school basketball … Boasts a 6-10 wingspan … Ranked as the No. 43 strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 27 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 43 strongside defensive end and the No. 30 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Ricky Person.

DEVIN CARTER
6-4 • 205 • Wide Receiver
Clayton, N.C. • Clayton HS
Played wide receiver for coach Hunter Jenks at Clayton High School…In three years of varsity action finished with 160 receptions for 2,700 yards and 39 touchdowns … As a senior, had 55 catches for 1,073 yards and 17 touchdowns, also rushed for two scores … Named the 2017 Greater Neuse Offensive Player of the Year by the Raleigh News & Observer … Helped team advance to the NC 3AA state quarterfinals with a record of 13-1 … In his final game, caught 11 passes for 251 yards and three TDs … As a junior, had 78 catches for 1,167 yards and 15 TDs … Was a team captain … Will play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa … Also played in the Shrine Bowl and finished with two catches for 30 yards and one TD … Also plays high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 33 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 32 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

MALIK DUNLAP
6-3 • 190 • Defensive Back
Charlotte, N.C. • Harding University HS
Played safety at Harding University High School for coach Sam Greiner … Helped team win the 2017 NC 4A state championship with a 15-1 record … Posted 45 tackles as a junior in seven games … Was a team captain … Invited to the Shrine Bowl … Ranked as the No. 35 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 43 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com

CHRISTOPHER DUNN
5-10 • 160 • Kicker
Lexington, N.C. • North Davidson HS
Was the placekicker and punter at North Davidson High School for coach Brian Flynn … Scored 271 points during his prep career, 30-of-48 on field goals and 175-of-184 extra points … As a senior, converted 8-of-17 field goals and 68-of-71 extra points for 92 total points … Helped team advance to the NC 2AA state semifinals with a 13-2 record … Was 8-of-11 on field goals as a junior, with 55 extra points … As a sophomore, 14-of-20 on field goals with 52 extra point… Set the North Carolina state record for longest field goal (57) and touchbacks (89) … Also second highest punting average (42.3) … Associated Press and NC Preps 4A all-state … A three-time all-county, all-conference and all-Northwest NC selection … Two-time conference Kicker of the Year as a junior and senior … NYFO National punt and field goal champion, and CSK national champion … Was a team captain … Will play in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl in New Orleans … Also played in the Shrine Bowl and converted all seven extra point attempts … Ranked as the No. 18 kicker nationally and the No. 74 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

GABRIEL GONZALEZ
6-5 • 275 • Offensive Tackle
Mebane, N.C. • Eastern Alamance HS
Played both tackle and guard at Eastern Alamance High School for coach John Kirby … Named Mid State 3A all-conference … Was 245 pounds as a junior and 285 as a senior … Will play in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Tampa … Also played in the Shrine Bowl … Ranked as the No. 45 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 94 offensive tackle and the No. 33 prospect in North Carolina by 247sports.com.

DE’VON GRAVES
6-1 • 180 • Defensive Back
Appomattox, Va. • Appomattox County HS
Played both cornerback and wide receiver at Appomattox County High School for coach Doug Smith … A three-time first-team all-state selection as both a wide receiver and cornerback … Helped lead team to three straight VA 2A state titles … Team went 15-1 as a senior … Caught a 48-yard TD pass in his final game … Was a team captain … Also plays high school basketball and baseball, and is a captain on both squads … Ranked as the No. 18 athlete nationally and the No. 8 prospect in Virginia by rivals.com … Ranked as the No. 44 athlete and the No. 11 prospect in Virginia by 247sports.com … A 4-star recruit by rivals.com … NC State’s first commitment of the 2018 class.

CALVIN HART, JR.
6-1 • 207 • Linebacker
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • American Heritage HS
Played linebacker and safety at American Heritage High School for coach Pat Surtain … In his prep career, recorded 191 tackles, 88 solo stops, 17 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks … As a senior, posted 92 tack- les, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks … As a junior, had 70 tackles, seven TFLs and four sacks … Named third-team All-Broward County by the Miami Herald … Helped team win Florida 5A state title as a both a junior and senior … Team went 13-0 senior season, and won 27 games overall … Heritage finished as No. 3 ranked team nationally…Also competes in track and field …Ranked as the No. 94 outside linebacker nationally by 247sports.com.

TANNER INGLE
5-10 • 185 • Defensive Back
Orlando, Fla. • Dr. Phillips HS
Played defensive back at Dr. Phillips High School for coach Rodney Wells … Totaled nine career interceptions and nine career touch- downs during prep career … As a senior, finished with 101 tackles and five tackles for loss in 10 games played … Also had nine rushes for 44 yards and one TD … Also accounted for 215 yards in both punt and kickoff returns … Named first-team all-state … Helped team to the Florida Class 8A state title and a record of 13-2 … As a junior, had two INTs, returned one for a TD … Also had six return TDs, and averaged 35.2 yds per kickoff return and 19.7 yds per punt return … A two-time first-team all-metro and all-district selection … Was a team captain … Also competes in track & field, a two-time state placer in the long jump … Ranked as the No. 47 athlete nationally by rivals. com … Ranked as the No. 78 cornerback nationally by 247sports.com.

DEVIN LEARY
6-2 • 190 • Quarterback
Sicklerville, N.J. • Timber Creek HS
Played quarterback at Timber Creek High School for coach Robert Hinson … Finished his career as the state of New Jersey’s all-time leader in passing yards (9,672) and touchdown throws (117) … In his varsity career, completed 566-of-910 passes for 9,672 yards and 117 touchdowns … Also rushed for 525 career yards and 11 TDs … As a senior, completed 152 of 246 passes (61.8 percent) for 2,863 yards and 31 touchdowns playing in 11 games … Also rushed 36 times for 344 yards and four scores … Helped team to the South Jersey Group 3 Semifinals and a 10-1 record … Threw for three touchdowns in his final game … As a junior, completed 198-of-316 passes for 3,688 yards and 48 touchdowns … Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in New Jersey as both a junior and senior … Was a team captain … Will play in the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii … Took part in both the Elite 11 and The Nike Opening Finals after his junior season … Competed at the Nike Opening Finals along side fellow signee Ricky Person, Jr. … Also plays high school baseball … Ranked the No. 230 prospect nationally by rivals.com … Also ranked the No. 8 quarterback nationally and No. 6 prospect in New Jersey … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com.

DAVONTAE MCCRAE
6-5 • 258 • Defensive End
Miami, Fla. • Northwestern HS
Played his final prep season at defensive tackle at Northwestern High School for coach Max Edwards … Helped lead team to the Florida 6A state title with a 13-2 record, the school’s first title in 10 years … Northwestern finished the season ranked No. 18 nationally … Was a team captain … Previously played at Jackson High School, where he was teammates with 2017 NC State signee Nakia Robinson … Will play in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl in New Orleans…Ranked as the No. 57 strongside defensive end nationally by 247sports.com.

ALIM MCNEILL
6-2 • 272 • Defensive Tackle
Raleigh, N.C. • Sanderson HS
Played inside linebacker at local Sanderson High School for coach Ben Kolstad … Also was a short yardage running back, and had 40 career TDs … As a senior, had 60 tackles, 51 solo stops, 18 tackles for loss and five sacks … Rushed 20 times for 163 yards and 10 touch- downs … Had 18 rushing TDs for his career … Helped team advance to the NC 4AA state quarterfinals … Named the 2017 Cap 7 Conference Player of the Year by the Raleigh News & Observer … As a junior, had 84 tackles and 18 tackles for loss, and six sacks … As a sophomore, had 71 tackles, nine TFLs and seven sacks in 11 games … Had 14 touchdowns as a junior and 12 as a sophomore … Was a team captain…Will play in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Ranked the No. 213 prospect nationally by 247sports.com. … Also ranked the No. 19 defensive tackle nationally and No. 10 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Trent Pennix.

KISHAWN MILLER
5-10 • 175 • Defensive Back
Gainesville, Ga. • Mill Creek HS/Georgia Military College
Transfer from Georgia Military College will have three seasons to play two … Played two seasons as a cornerback for coach Bert Williams … In 19 total games, recorded four interceptions and 12 pass breakups … Also had 36 tackles … In 2018, had a team-best three INTs, returning one for a TD, and also finished with 15 tackles in eight games played…Team went 8-2 his final season … Was a team captain … Graduated from Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga. … As a senior had 49 tackles, 16 pass breakups and five interceptions … He returned three INTs for scores … Ranked as the No. 108 JUCO prospect nationally by 247sports.com … Also the No. 14 JUCO cornerback nationally and the No. 2 prospect in Georgia.

TRENT PENNIX
6-2 • 200 • Athlete
Raleigh, N.C. • Sanderson HS
Played running back and safety at local Sanderson High School for coach Ben Kolstad … In his prep career, totaled 500 carries for 3,039 yards (6.1 avg.) and 35 touchdowns … Had 13 games with over 100 yards rushing … Also had 48 catches for 648 yards and five TDs … Totaled 4,166 all-purpose yards in his career … As a senior, had 201 carries for 1,247 yards and 16 touchdowns … Also caught 34 passes for 397 yards and three scores … Totaled 1,694 all-purpose yards as a senior … Had 15 tackles and two interceptions on defense … Helped team advance to the NC 4AA state quarterfinals … A two-time Cap 7 all-conference selection … As a junior, had 167 carries for 1,215 yards and 12 scores … Was a team captain … Also runs track … Ranked as the No. 37 running back nationally and the No. 28 prospect in North Carolina by rivals.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Alim McNeill.

RICKY PERSON, JR.
6-2 • 205 • Running Back
Wake Forest, N.C. • Heritage HS
Played running back and outside linebacker for head coach and for- mer Wolfpack and NFL great Dewayne Washington at local Heritage High School … Also coached by former NFL players Torry Holt and Willie Parker … For his prep career, totaled 438 carries for 3,221 yards (7.4 avg.) and scored 49 rushing TDs … Also caught 36 passes for 359 yards and four scores … Tallied 3,625 career all-purpose yards and 53 touchdowns … As a senior, rushed 262 times for 2,230 yards and 38 touchdowns in 11 games … Also caught 21 passes for 279 yards and three more scores … Helped team advance to the NC 4A state quarterfinals and finish 12-2 … As a junior, had 145 carries for 774 yards and 11 scores … Was a team captain … Named 1 of 16 finalists nation- ally for the U.S. Army Player of the Year award … Will play in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Also invited to the Shrine Bowl … Was the game’s Offensive MVP, with 15 carries for 180 yards and a score…Also caught three passes for 23 yards and another score … Also plays high school basketball … Competed at the Nike Opening Finals along side fellow signee Devin Leary … Played his first two seasons at Franklinton High School …Ranked the No. 91 prospect nationally by rivals.com … Also ranked the No. 3 running back nationally and No. 5 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com … High School teammate of fellow 2018 signee Joseph Boletepeli.

JASIAH PROVILLON
6-3 • 180 • Wide Receiver
Irvington, N.J. • Irvington HS
Played wide receiver and cornerback at Irvington High School for coach Smoke Pierre … As a senior, had 57 catches for 687 yards and eight touchdowns … Named all-state, all-county and all-conference…Helped team advance to the New Jersey North 2 Group 4 semi- finals going 8-3, 5-0 in conference action … As a junior, caught 52 passes for 969 yards and nine touchdowns … Was a team captain … Ranked as the No. 42 athlete and the No. 14 prospect in New Jersey by 247sports.com.

TESHAUN SMITH
6-3 • 170 • Defensive Back
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. • Western HS
Played his senior year at cornerback and wide receiver at Western High School for coach Adam Ratkevich … As a senior, had 53 tack- les, 18 PBUs and three interceptions … Named first-team all-county…Helped team reach the Florida 8A state quarterfinals with a 10-3 record … Previously played at Fort Lauderdale’s Westminster Academy … As a junior in nine games, caught 24 passes for 420 yards and three touchdowns … Also had 281 kickoff return yards for 722 all-purpose yards … Finished with 34 tackles and two interceptions … Also plays high school basketball … Ranked as the No. 89 cornerback nationally by 247sports.com.

JALYNN STRICKLAND
6-6 • 305 • Offensive Tackle
Waycross, Ga. • Ware County HS
Played offensive tackle and defensive end at Ware County High School … As a senior, named all-state and all-region … Also named a two-time Offensive Player of the Week and four-time Most Physical Player of the Week … Tallied 19 pancake blocks as a junior … Was a team captain … Has nearly a 7-foot wingspan … Ranked as the No. 77 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 86 prospect in Georgia by 247sports.com.

PAYTON WILSON
6-4 • 225 • Linebacker
Hillsborough, N.C. • Orange HS
Played outside linebacker at Orange High School for coach Van Smith … In his prep career, had 266 tackles, 70 tackles for loss, 24 sacks and two interceptions … As a senior, had 103 tackles, including 21 for loss and 10 sacks, plus a pick-six, two pass breakups and a fum- ble recovery … Also had 67 rushes for 222 yards and five scores and 15 receptions for 263 yards and four TDs and totaled 754 all-purpose yards … Named the Raleigh News & Observer’s Player of the Year and the Male Athlete of the Year … Also named Big 8 Defensive Player of the Year … As a junior, had 127 tackles, 39 tackles for loss and 13 sacks…Was a team captain … Selected to the U.S. Army All-American Game … Also invited to the Shrine Bowl … Won a state championship in wrestling and also played lacrosse … In lacrosse, was named Big 8 all-conference and all-metro … Ranked the No. 67 prospect nationally by 247sports.com. … Also ranked the No. 4 outside linebacker nationally and No. 3 prospect in North Carolina … A 4-star recruit by both rivals.com and 247sports.com.