Letter of intent No. 9: Kicker Christopher Dunn

Measurables:

• At NC State’s summer camp in 2016 was 5-foot-8, 160 pounds and had a standing broad jump of 8-foot-5.5.

Stats:

• Senior: 8-of-17 kicking field goals with a long of 57 … 68-of-71 kicking extra points.

• Junior: 8-of-11 kicking field goals with a long of 47 … 55-of-57 kicking extra points.

• Sophomore: 14-of-20 kicking field goals with a long of 47 … 52-of-56 kicking extra points.

Ratings:

• Rivals.com: Two stars.

• 247Sports: Two stars, No. 13 kicker in the country and No. 91 player in the state.

• ESPN: Three stars, No. 22 kicker in the country and No. 42 player in the state.

• Chris Sailer Kicking: Five stars and the No. 6 kicker in the country.

Honors/accomplishments:

• Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game and made all seven extra point attempts but missed a 45-yard field goal try.

• Was picked for the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on Dec. 30 in New Orleans, La.

• Connected on a 57-yard yard field as a senior, which is the fourth longest recorded in state history.

• Named all-conference as a senior.

Recruitment:

• Camped at NC State in the summer of 2016 and received an offer.

• Lifelong Wolfpack fan committed June 14, 2016.

• Held firm throughout the process despite overtures from other major programs and is expected to enroll early.

Recruiter of record:

Former NC State safeties coach Clayton White.

Quotable:

“Chris is simply an outstanding kicker. He has a strong leg and kicks with excellent technique and consistency. Field goals are smooth and accurate off the ground. He gets great height on his ball and has big range. A fierce competitor that does his best under pressure. Kickoffs are strong and consistent, D-I ready. Also a very capable punter. One of the most determined competitors we have ever had. Chris kicks with extreme confidence. A great looking athlete with a bright future.” — Kicking guru Chris Sailer.

Scouting report:

• Strong leg who gets excellent height and distance on field goals and kickoffs.

• Is also a fairly good punter.

• Some of his senior year struggles were due to new holder and long snapper.

2017 projection:

Dunn is expected to be NC State’s placekicker next fall.