Good Stretch for Pack Football Recruiting

Wolfpack head coach Tom O'Brien is in the process of a recruiting tear, as he has recently added three more commitments to his 2011 class.

The big news came last night when Greenville (SC) Wade Hampton standout wide receiver Hakeem Flowers chose the Pack over Michigan, Oregon, and LSU. Flowers (6-2, 180 pounds) had 50 catches for 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in his senior season at Wade Hamton. He is rated as a three-star recruit by Scout.com, and a four-star recruit by ESPN. Scout.com had this to say about Flowers, who was said to have offers from eight different SEC schools: "Physically, Hakeem Flowers has all the tools to be a top flight prospect. College coaches will love his height and athleticism."

Earlier in the same day, Jacksonville (FL) Raines defensive tackle Chris Jones committed to play for NC State. Rated as a three-star prospect and the 47th best defensive tackle in the class, Jones (6-5, 260) also held offers from Iowa State, Louisville, Miami (Fl), North Carolina, Rutgers, and Tennessee. Like Flowers, Jones committed shortly after his visit to Raleigh, and is the Pack's second defensive tackle commitment in the 2011 class.

On January 19, Milford (NY) Academy defensive back Rodman Noel also chose the Pack. At 6-4, 205 pounds, Noel projects as a safety for the Wolfpack. This commitment was big for the Pack, who have had their struggles in the secondary over the last couple years, and this signing will help improve their depth at safety. Last year, Noel signed with Maryland but failed to qualify academically. After a year of prep school at Milford Academy, he improved his grades and signed on to play for Tom O'Brien and the Pack.

NC State's 2011 class now has 17 commitments, and is looking to total 20 on signing day. Still available is Wadesboro (NC) Anson five-star linebacker Stephone Anthony, who would certainly be the top recruit of the class. Anthony will make his official visit to the Pack this weekend.

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