SIGNED: Jakeen Harris
SIGNEE: Jakeen Harris
IPS RANK: 85
SCHOOL: Benedictine
HOMETOWN: Savannah, GA
POSITION: Nickel
VITALS: 6'0”/190
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | RANKING |
| Composite | 83 |
| Inside Pack Sports | 85 |
| Rivals | 5.5 (3-Star) |
| 247 | 83 |
| ESPN | 74 |
Statistics: Harris rushed 56 times for 461 yards and 14 touchdowns. He caught 13 passes for 198 yards and two additional scores. He also totaled over 300 yards in kick and punt returns. Defensively he tallied 74 tackles, four tackles for loss, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, and two caused fumbles.
Why NC State? “I love the coaches and the role they have for me. Hopefully [we can win] an ACC championship, a national championship, that’s what we’re thinking. That’s what we talk about.”
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? North Carolina, Boston College, Kansas State, and Cincinnati, among others.
IPS Take On Jakeen Harris: Harris is a fun player to watch. He plays with an aggression you love seeing from defensive backs, as he's a willing run-stopper and edge-setter as a nickel.
He is versatile... capable of playing nickel, safety, and even some corner (particularly in zone schemes).
What stands out the most about Harris is his motor and instincts. He attacks downhill and plays with his eyes, which is critical given the need to force turnovers on the college level. Harris isn't afraid to trust his instincts which often leads to huge plays that can impact games.
Instantly he's a player capable of contributing at least on special teams and he should be an ideal fit at nickelback for NC State.