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.