The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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JULY 2014 ■ 141 ■ FOOTBALL RECRUITING his share of 50-50 balls. He's not a burner, though, and projects as a possession receiver in college. 14. SAFETY STEPHEN GRIFFIN Charlotte South Mecklenburg High Measurables: At the Shrine Bowl Com- bine held at Rocky River High in Charlotte, was 6-3, 184 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds. Had a 4.76-second shuttle time and 9-4 stand- ing broad jump. Did 16 reps at 185 pounds on the bench press. Rivals.com rankings: Three-star pros- pect, No. 32 safety nationally and No. 23 player in the state. Colleges: Verbally committed to Tennes- see March 20. Scouting report: Griffin is a good-sized and deceptively athletic safety. He is a will- ing tackler who will lay the wood on a hit both in the running game and against receiv- ers crossing the middle of the field. He also showcases good instincts in coverage. 15. RUNNING BACK REGGIE GALLASPY Greensboro Southern Guilford High Measurables: At the Shrine Bowl Com- bine held at Washington High in June, was 5-10, 212 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 and 4.46 sec- onds. Had a 4.26-second shuttle time, a 9-8 standing broad jump and 16 reps at 185 pounds on the bench press. Stats: Rushed 282 times for 1,704 yards and 26 touchdowns, and caught 14 passes for 245 yards and a score in 12 games last season. Rivals.com rankings: Three-star pros- pect, No. 36 running back nationally and No. 14 player in the state. Colleges: Duke and Vanderbilt lead schools like Arkansas, Georgia Tech, Il- linois, Michigan State, NC State, Virginia, Wake Forest and West Virginia. Scouting report: Gallaspy may be the most college-ready prospect of the strong running back class in the state. He is a power back who can shoulder a heavy workload. He has good vision and just enough speed to be a downhill threat on a breakaway. 16. CENTER BRIAN CHAFFIN Charlotte Christian Measurables: Listed at 6-2, 285 pounds. Rivals.com rankings: Three-star pros- pect, No. 6 center nationally and No. 16 player in the state. Colleges: Verbally committed to Stan- ford June 16. ♦ Tailgate Specials ♦ Catering Services ♦ College Student Discounts ♦ Pizzas 1/2 off during AWAY games 3905 WESTERN BLVD • RALEIGH, NC 27606 (919) 851-0473 • WWW.AMEDEOSRESTAURANT.COM AMEDEO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT (919) 821-1350 www.yorkproperties.com (919) 832-3770 www.mcdonaldyork.com At York Properties, Inc. and McDonald York Building Company, we are proud supporters of NC State University and Wolfpack Athletics. We are committed to providing outstanding commercial real estate and construction services to the Triangle, and in making the Triangle a great place to live, work, play and learn. PROUD TO SUPPORT NC STATE and WOLFPACK ATHLETICS! 138-143.FB Recruiting.indd 141 6/26/14 4:24 PM