The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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"With the way he performed at the event, many offensive linemen probably hoped he would have missed the event altogether," Rivals.com evaluated. "Jones' weapon of choice against blockers is his violent set of hands, which combined with his strength and explosiveness off the ball makes him a handful to deal with." Safety Kalen McCain Durham (N.C.) Hillside In April, McCain thought he knew that he was going to go to Virginia Tech despite offers from Georgia Tech, Louisville and NC State. Two months later, McCain had a change of heart. After Hillside participated in a seven-on-seven event at NC State June 12, McCain committed to the Wolfpack in front of all of his teammates. He had decommitted from Virginia Tech two nights prior. "I got along with the coaches a lot better, and we had a more fun relationship," McCain said. "It was close to home, and nothing beats home. That was pretty much it for me, right there." The 6-1, 175-pound McCain is rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 27 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com. As a junior, he had 34 tackles, four interceptions (including one that was returned for a touchdown), five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Quarterback Jalan McClendon Charlotte West Mecklenburg McClendon may be rated as only a threestar prospect and the No. 29 player in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com, but he had an offer list that many fourstar quarterbacks would not mind possessing. McClendon verbally committed to the Wolfpack over tenders from Florida State, Miami, North Carolina, Virginia and Wake Forest, among others. McClendon announced his decision May 16. "They were giving me the best opportunity, and it was the best decision for me," McClendon said. "From talking to the man above, it just felt right. "I didn't want to take my time and let somebody else get it before I was supposed to get it, so I went ahead and did it." McClendon (6-4, 200) completed 75 of 168 passes for around 1,400 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and rushed for an additional five scores last fall. AMEDEO'S Italian Restaurant Call us today! 919-851-0473 • Tailgate Specials • Catering • Private Parties • comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services for individuals. • Full service plan management for profit Sharing/401k plans. • consulting for corporate retirement plans and non-profits. www.Guardianca.com Proud suPPorter of the WolfPack since 1996 guardian capital adviSOrS, llc 3948 brOwning place, Suite 200 • raleigh, nc 27609 ph: (919)782-7619 tOll free: (800) 948-6761 e-Mail: info@guardianca.com SecuritieS Offered thrOugh triad adviSOrS, MeMber Finra/Sipc and adviSOry ServiceS Offered thrOugh guardian capital adviSOrS, LLc, a regiStered inveStMent adviSer. July 2013 ■ 139 136-143.FB Commitments.indd 139 7/2/13 9:57 AM