3-star DB Asaad Brown II signs with NC State
NC State football signed its top priority nickel prospect Wednesday morning. Asaad Brown II is officially running with the Wolfpack after submitting his national letter of intent.
The early enrollee freshman will arrive on campus in January after playing his senior season of high school football in Maryland. Brown has been a highly recruited prospect for years. NC State offered him early, maintained consistent contact, built a genuine connection and secured an early commitment.
Brown will play nickel with the Wolfpack— the same position he played in high school. He is an enthusiastic tackler who will make plays run support and coverage. Expect Brown to compete for a role in the secondary quickly.
Position: Nickel
School: Lanham (MD) Mt. Zion Prep
Height/Weight: 6-0, 175 pounds
Ranking: No. 623 nationally, No. 62 cornerback, No. 19 in Maryland
Other offers: Clemson, North Carolina, Penn State
Senior year stats: In his first 9 games, he had 46 tackles (including 6.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss), 5 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 pass breakups, 2 catches, 48 receiving yards.
Accolades: Under Armour All-American
How Asaad Brown II ended up at NC State
Brown committed to NC State early in the cycle after the program left a great impression during a spring visit. Clemson, Florida State, LSU and Virginia Tech were all involved in is recruitment before he picked the Pack in late-march. After committing, he took an office visit in June and remained solid with the program through signing day.
Why Asaad Brown II picked NC State
“NC State has been consistent,” Brown said. “They never wavered. I’ve had programs be in the picture, then they go ghost, then they come back in the picture. [NC State] never wavered.”
Coach’s scouting report
“A lot of kids going into college, they don’t understand that you’ve got to fall in love with the process it takes to become great, not just being great,” Mt. Zion Prep head coach Tyree Spinner said. “He’s in love with the process. He’s in love with hard work, he’s in love with busting his butt, he’s in love with learning the game and that part is a reason why he’s going to go play a long time…
“When he’s at the point of attack, he’s not afraid to be the hammer, not the nail, so that alone will allow him to be able to play and contribute early.”
