What Versatile 4-Star Nyheim Hines Brings to N.C. State

Dave Doeren and the North Carolina State Wolfpack scored a huge win on the recruiting trail by landing a commitment from 4-star all-purpose back Nyheim Hines on Friday, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports.

The 5’9”, 187-pounder committed to the Wolfpack over offers from Duke, Florida, Virginia Tech and West Virginia among others.

Landing a pledge from Hines—who is rated as the No. 2 all-purpose back in the 2015 class and the No. 123 player overall—gives N.C. State their highest-ranked offensive commitment in their 2015 class.

But what will Hines bring to the Wolfpack’s offense?

For starters, he’s also a track standout who ranks as one of the fastest players in the country for the 2015 class.

His listed time in the 40-yard dash is 4.34 seconds.

According to Evan Watkins of VTScoop (subscription required), Hines has a twin sister who is also a budding track star.

Hines admits he grew up a fan of the Wolfpack, and the fact that they offered his sister likely played a role in his decision to head to Raleigh for college.

“I think [NC State] is a great school and they are one of my top favorites. I grew up a fan there so I am happy about my offer and they offered my sister,” Hines told Watkins.

As a junior, Hines racked up absurd totals of 3,137 rushing yards and 49 touchdowns while averaging more than 10 yards per carry.

Per MaxPreps, he rushed for 2,118 yards as a senior.

Given that Hines is also an excellent receiver out of the backfield, Doeren can also utilize his talents in the passing game in an effort to create mismatches against linebackers and safeties in space.

The Wolfpack also have a commitment from 3-star running back Reggie Gallaspy—who, at 205 pounds, is a bigger back that is the perfect complement to a back such as Hines.

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Just as big as his commitment was for the Wolfpack’s on-field efforts, it’s also huge from a momentum standpoint in helping rebuild the program as a potential ACC contender.

In keeping Hines close to home, Doeren and his staff’s push to keep the state of North Carolina’s top talent within state borders is gaining steam.

Hines is the third in-state pledge to be ranked among North Carolina’s Top 10 prospects—which is the first time the Wolfpack have landed as many top homegrown prospects since the 2010 class.

Considering that Hines is one of the most explosive playmakers in the 2015 class, he now becomes a candidate to step in and give the Wolfpack’s offense an immediate boost next fall.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.

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