NC State LOI No. 10: Offensive tackle Kendall Brown
Offensive Lineman
Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian High
6-foot-4, 265 pounds
Measurables: Has a 7-foot-1 wingspan.
Stats:
• Senior: In seven games on defense made 13 tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, an interception that was returned for a touchdown and three pass breakups.
• Junior: Piled up 15 tackles, including a pair for loss and assisting on a sack, and two quarterback hurries.
Ratings:
• Rivals.com: Two stars.
• Scout.com: Two stars.
• 247Sports: Two stars, No. 111 strongside defensive end in the country, No. 292 in the state.
Honors/accomplishments:
• Picked second-team all-state for class 3-A by the sportswriters.
• Selected third-team All-First Coast on offense by the Florida Times-Union in 2015.
• Helped Trinity Christian win three straight 3-A state titles from 2013-15 and a No. 33 final ranking nationally in 2015 by MaxPreps.com.
Recruitment:
• Originally verbally committed to Appalachian State and also had offers from Georgia Southern, Old Dominion, Troy and Tulane among others.
• Picked up an offer from NCSU Jan. 28, a day before beginning his official visit to Raleigh.
• Switched his commitment to the Pack on Jan. 30.
Recruiter of record:
• Run game coordinator and offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford
Scouting report:
• Good athlete with a huge wingspan.
• Tough and physical with a background mainly on defense.
• Raw on offensive line due to limited experience.
2016 projection:
Brown is more about potential than instant impact. He has only played offensive line during his senior season and will need to get stronger and more seasoned. Thus he is a better bet to redshirt.