SIGNED: Khalid Martin
SIGNEE: Khalid Martin
IPS RANK: 90
SCHOOL: East Forsyth HS
HOMETOWN: Kernersville, NC
POSITION: Safety
VITALS: 6'1/195
Early Enrollee? Yes
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | RANKING |
| Composite | 88.6 |
| Inside Pack Sports | 90 |
| Rivals | 5.6 (3-Star) |
| 247 | 88 |
| ESPN | 80 |
Statistics: 87 tackles, two interceptions, one caused fumble, two fumble recoveries.
Why NC State? "I think they're going to make me a better player and make me a better man. They made sure it was about academics from day one. They're tough about football, but when it's time to hit the books, it's time to hit the books.
“They made sure the relationship with me -- not just me but also my family -- was close. Coach Henry reached out and made sure he was cool with my mom, cool with my dad, and they've just been on point from day one.”
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Maryland, Virginia Tech, Penn State, Wake Forest, and West Virginia, among others.
IPS Take On Khalid Martin: At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Martin checks a lot of boxes.
He has the length and athleticism to cover in space. He's versatile enough to play either of the safety positions, and he has the size and physicality to slide down to nickel, if necessary.
A state champion, Martin will enroll in January and has the physical upside to play his way onto the field as a true freshman.