Elijah Groves dedicated to North Carolina State this previous week, the four-star linebacker giving the Wolfpack one other proficient defensive participant in what’s a really strong class for the ACC program.
Groves is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete from East Robertson (Cross Plains, Tennessee). He’s the No. 130 recruit within the nation in accordance with 247Sports.
“The way in which North Carolina State will use me, I actually like that – the way in which they use Payton (North Carolina State linebacker Payton Willis) and after enjoying inside linebacker for my highschool staff our final couple of video games, I actually like that place far more than exterior linebacker (or) defensive finish,” Groves instructed USA TODAY Excessive Faculty Sports activities this week.
Willis, who had a standout season for North Carolina State, gained the Butkus Award this week because the nation’s high linebacker.
“They see me enjoying that inside linebackers spot that may blitz and canopy folks as effectively,” Groves stated.
He additionally held provides from Kentucky (the place he had been dedicated), Purdue and Virginia Tech amongst different applications. North Carolina State, he stated, distinguished themselves in his recruitment.
Groves dedicated to Kentucky in early July however opened up his recruitment on Dec. 5. In the future later, he was dedicated to North Carolina State.
“The love they confirmed me, even after I dedicated to Kentucky,” Groves stated.
“They by no means gave up on me and at all times referred to as and texted me, checking on me, seeing how I’m doing and that simply reveals they’re not simply coaches however they deal with their gamers like sons additionally.”