The good times continue rolling for NC State, with three-star defensive back Jakeen Harris from Savannah (Ga.) Benedictine School making his pledge this Tuesday, June 12 after unofficially visiting NC State the previous Friday, June 8. Harris is the Pack's fifth commitment since the month of June started and the second from the city of Savannah.
Three-star center Dylan McMahon from Savannah Christian School picked NC State on Friday.
Harris, a 5-foot-11, 180-pounder being targeted by NC State as a nickel/safety, picked the Pack over offers from, among others, Boston College, Kansas State, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Florida and UCF. He visited UNC over the weekend.
Harris was offered by NC State during the spring evaluation period after he had 103 tackles as a junior. He also intercepted five passes, two of which he returned for touchdowns, forced a fumble and recovered a loose ball.
As a sophomore, Harris had 64 tackles, three picks, nine pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
Wolfpack first-year safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator Ted Roof was responsible for recruiting Harris.
"Harris is a versatile defensive back who is likely to play safety on the next level," Rivals.com regional recruiting analyst Chad Simmons wrote after the pledge. "He is an instinctive player, very competitive and one who does not shy away from contact."
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