Signing Day: NC State Wolfpack (2015)
NC State Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren assembled his best class to date as a group of 22 signees were officially introduced last week. Among the newest Wolfpackers were a trio of 4-star running backs: Johnny Frasier from Princeton, NC, Reggie Gallaspy from Greensboro, NC and Nyheim Hines from Garner, NC.
- Frasier was rated the fourth-best running back in the nation, as well as the best in North Carolina. Frasier made headlines when he flipped his early committment from the Florida State Seminoles to the Wolfpack. The 5’11” 220lb. back received offers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Penn State.
- Hines was ranked second in North Carolina at the running back position and “The hope is Nyheim Hines can play receiver, running back and be a returner in college,” Doeren said.
- Gallaspy the 11th ranked North Carolina player had a stellar 2014 season, rushing 3,318 yards and 52 touchdowns in 14 games for Southern Guilford High School.
Additional 4-star players were 6’5 271lb. offensive lineman Emanuel McGirt and 6’4″ 264lb. defensive tackle Darian Roseboro from Durham and Lincolnton, North Carolina respectively.
Quentez Johnson DT — Cedar Grove High School, Georgia
Vernon Grier WR — Mallard Creek High School, North Carolina
Riley Nicholson ILB — Kissimmee-Osceola High School, Florida
Jarius Morehead WR — Eastern Guilford High School, North Carolina
Tyrone Riley OLB — Calvary Baptist Day School, Georgia
Freddie Phillips WR — Pelion High School, South Carolina
Aaron Wiltz OT — Catholic High School, Louisiana
Brian Sessoms WR — Carver High School, North Carolina
T.J. McCoy OG — South Lake High School, Florida
Daris Workman OT — Contra Costa College, North Carolina
Freddie Simmons WR — Bethlehem Catholic High School, Pennsylvania
James Smith-Williams OLB — Millbrook High School, North Carolina
Jakobi Meyers QB-DT — Arabia Mountain High School, Georgia
Phillip Walton OT — Charlotte Christian School, North Carolina
Emmanuel Olenga DE — Olympic High School, North Carolina
Tyler Griffiths LS — Sun Valley High School, North Carolina
Eurndraus Bryant DT — Fort Dorchester High School, South Carolina
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On a side note, ACC officials admitted an error in the NC State/Wake Forest game last week. The game, won by the Demon Deacons 88-84, had an altercation with 40.5 seconds remaining that the refs got wrong.
According to ACC head of officials John Clougherty, Wake Forest forward Devin Thomas should have been called for a flagrant foul as he drove his left elbow into the chest of N.C. State’s Cody Martin. The Wolfpack should have gotten four free throws plus possession of the ball.
Feb 3, 2015; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Mark Gottfried reacts to a foul call in the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Wake Forest defeated North Carolina State 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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