Tackle Obadiah Obasuyi picks NC State
NC State has searched high and low for offensive lineman, and landed a big one in tackle Obadiah Obasuyi.
The 6-foot-7, 290-pound Rivals.com three-star prospect from Alpharetta (Ga.) High saw his recruitment explode last May, and he unofficially visited NC State. He had earned his scholarship during his unofficial visit May 15, and then locked in an official visit June 10-12.
Obasuyi was pondering visiting his other finalist Duke next weekend, but it just felt right to commit to the Wolfpack.
“It really wasn’t a decision," Obasuyi said. "I knew it was time to commit. I saw all that I wanted to see. There was no question about it.”
Obasuyi got back home to the Atlanta area and after about an hour, he made the call to NC State coach Dave Doeren and offensive line coach John Garrison.
“Coach Garrison was hopping off the wall, and Coach Doeren, it’s hard to get some emotion out of him, but he showed some there," Obasuyi said.
Obasuyi has always worn No. 79 and would love to honor former star left tackle Ikem Ekwonu of the Carolina Panthers by wearing it, but is OK if it isn't available.
“It would be my preferred number, unless they retire it," Obasuyi said.
Obasuyi picked NC State over offers from Duke, Georgia Tech, Central Florida, Indiana and Mississippi State among others. He also took unofficial visits to Duke, Georgia Tech, East Carolina and Marshall.
Obasuyi’s father was from Nigeria and his mother is from Brooklyn, N.Y., but he’s lived in the Atlanta area from the start. He also has played basketball and thrown the shot put and discus.
Obasuyi is NC State's fifth verbal commitment in the class of 2023, and the third offensive linemen.
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