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Letter of intent No. 17: Three-star offensive tackle Kahric Belle

Measurables:

Measured 6-foot-6 and 292 pounds at the Nike Camp in Miami in February … Ran the 40-yard dash in 5.93 seconds and the shuttle in 5.25 seconds … Had an 18.8-inch vertical.

Ratings:

• Rivals.com: Three stars.

• 247Sports: Three stars, No 94 offensive tackle nationally and No. 177 player in the state

Miami Herald: No. 64 player in Dade and Broward Counties

Honors/accomplishments:

• Three-year starter.

Recruitment:

Made an unofficial visit to NC State in June.

Recruitment went under the radar for much of the fall, but reportedly also picked up offers from Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Miami, Oregon, Oregon State, Syracuse and Wisconsin, among others.

Verbally committed to NC State during his official visit on Dec. 15-17.

Recruiter of record:

Wide receivers coach George McDonald

Quotable:

“I loved [NC State]. It’s a really nice campus.” — Belle

Scouting report:

• Has the size/frame that colleges seek in an offensive tackle prospect.

• Shows nice footwork and mobility on film and packs a nice punch when blocking.

• Needs to improve his athleticism.

2017 projection:

For now, NC State is returning both of its starters at offensive tackle, although there is scuttlebutt that redshirt junior right tackle Will Richardson may be a potential early entry into the NFL Draft. Regardless, Belle is likely to use a redshirt season next fall.

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