{"id":18747,"date":"2023-10-06T14:37:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=18747"},"modified":"2023-10-06T14:37:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:37:09","slug":"nc-state-commitment-analysis-3-star-wr-christian-zachary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/nc-state-commitment-analysis-3-star-wr-christian-zachary\/","title":{"rendered":"NC State commitment analysis: 3-star WR Christian Zachary"},"content":{"rendered":"

NC State<\/a> football added commitment No. 20 of the 2024 cycle Thursday morning when top priority prospect Christian Zachary<\/a><\/strong> publicly announced his commitment. Following a great official visit, the three-star wide receiver decided to flip from UVA to the Wolfpack. <\/p>\n

He made up his mind on the second day of his trip to Raleigh and committed to head coach Dave Doeren<\/a><\/strong> before leaving campus. NC State\u2019s 2024 class is now ranked No. 36 nationally and No. 8 in the ACC. Here\u2019s an analysis of Zachary\u2019s decision. <\/p>\n

Breaking down the wide receiver board<\/h2>\n

The Wolfpack holds commitments from 4 class of 2024 wide receivers\u2014 Jonathan Paylor<\/a><\/strong>, Terrell Anderson<\/a><\/strong>, Jimmar Boston<\/a><\/strong> and Zachary. Do not expect the program to take any other prep commitments at this position unless a highly ranked player such as four-star UNC commit Alex Taylor<\/a><\/strong> decided he wanted to flip, which does not seem likely right now. <\/p>\n

Coming out of June\u2019s official visit season, this group of 4 receivers emerged as the top priorities at the position. Joker Phillips<\/a><\/strong> did a phenomenal job putting together a deep wide receiver board this year while also prioritizing the program\u2019s top prospects. Paylor and Anderson are the two highest-ranked members of the class. <\/p>\n

NC State could still choose to add another experienced name or two to its pass catching corps next year through the transfer portal, but the program has assembled a group of receivers that all have the opportunity to compete for early playing time. <\/p>\n

NC State\u2019s WR commits complement each other well<\/h2>\n

Zachary is listed at 6-3, 190 pounds, and that frame shows up on tape as he consistently wins 50\/50 catch opportunities. He will join Anderson, who is also 6-3, in a Wolfpack outside receivers room that could use some more height. Paylor will play in the slot, likely at the IWR position, but he could also line up in the backfield at NC State. Boston, at 6-0, 175 pounds, has the versatility to play just about anywhere in the offense. <\/p>\n

NC State continues its momentum in South Carolina<\/h2>\n

NC State signed former four-star cornerback Brandon Cisse<\/a><\/strong> out of South Carolina last year. This year, the Wolfpack freshman hosted Zachary on his official visit and helped secure the program\u2019s third overall commit from the Palmetto State. Joining Boston and three-star class of 2025 quarterback Will Wilson<\/a><\/strong>, the receiver is a part of a developing trend over the past two cycles. The Wolfpack is doing a good job identifying under the radar prospects in the state who have not received Clemson or South Carolina offers and building genuine connections with them. <\/p>\n

Christian Zachary is producing at a high level<\/h2>\n

Calhoun County High\u2019s Maxpreps page<\/a> has only reported 3 box scores for Zachary. Form Aug. 1st 8 to Sept. 1, he caught 13 passes for 306 yards and 4 touchdowns, starting off his senior year averaging 23.5 yards per reception. <\/p>\n

In a recent interview with TheWolfpacker.com<\/a>, Zachary said he has already racked up around 500 yards and 12 touchdowns through 6 games. Calhoun County is 5-1 so far this fall. <\/p>\n

NC State was the primary contender for the 3-star receiver<\/h2>\n

Zachary stopped by NC State for a June unofficial visit just a few days after committing to UVA. The Wolfpack was the only program to generate any real momentum with the wide receiver while he was committed to the Cavaliers. He also held Power Five offers from Duke and Cincinnati. <\/p>\n

Christian Zachary\u2019s highlights<\/h2>\n

NC State\u2019s class of 2024 commitment timeline<\/h2>\n

Oct. 24, 2022 \u2013 On3 Industry three-star linebacker\u00a0Cannon Lewis<\/a><\/strong>, Ona (W.Va.) Cabell Midland
March 13, 2023 \u2013 On3 Industry three-star quarterback\u00a0Cedrick Bailey Jr.<\/a><\/strong>, Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
March 22, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star defensive back\u00a0Asaad Brown II<\/a><\/strong>, Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith High
April 5, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star safety\u00a0Brody Barnhardt<\/a><\/strong>, Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day
April 19, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star running back\u00a0Jayden Scott<\/a><\/strong>, Stockbridge (Ga.) High
June 9, 2023 \u2013 On3 Industry three-star linebacker\u00a0Zane Williams<\/a><\/strong>, Wake Forest (N.C.) High
June 11, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star defensive lineman\u00a0Chase Bond<\/a><\/strong>, Massillon (Ohio) Washington High
June 16, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star running back\u00a0Isiah Jones<\/a><\/strong>, Rolesville (N.C.) High
June 23, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star athlete\u00a0Ronnie Royal III<\/a><\/strong>, Alexandria (Ala.) Gulf Shores School
June 25, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star cornerback\u00a0Jivan Baly<\/a><\/strong>, Norcross (Ga.) Meadowcreek High
July 5, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star offensive tackle\u00a0Trent Mitchell<\/a><\/strong>, Gastonia (N.C.) Ashbrook High
July 12, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star defensive lineman\u00a0Justin Terrell<\/a><\/strong>, Rome (Ga.) High
July 31, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star interior offensive lineman\u00a0Robby Martin<\/a><\/strong>, Huntington (W.Va.) High
Aug. 4, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry four-star receiver\u00a0Jonathan Paylor<\/a><\/strong>, Burlington (N.C.) Cummings High
Aug. 4, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star defensive lineman\u00a0Josh Alexander-Felton<\/a><\/strong>, Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater High
Aug. 12, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry four-star receiver\u00a0Terrell Anderson<\/a><\/strong>, Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley High
Aug. 18, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star interior offensive lineman\u00a0Tyler West<\/a><\/strong>, Andrews (N.C.) High
Sept. 5, 2023 \u2014\u00a0On3 Industry three-star receiver\u00a0Jimmar Boston<\/a><\/strong>, Anderson (S.C.) Westside High
Sept. 18, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star linebacker\u00a0Joshua Ofor<\/a><\/strong>, Jonesboro (Ga.) Mundy\u2019s Mill High
Oct. 5, 2023 \u2014 On3 Industry three-star wide receiver Christian Zachary, Saint Matthews (S.C.) Calhoun County High<\/p>\n

NC State\u2019s commits by position<\/h2>\n

Quarterback \u2014 1
Running back \u2014 2
Wide receiver \u2014 4
Tight end \u2014 0
Offensive line \u2014 3
Defensive line \u2014 3
Linebacker \u2014 3
Nickel \u2014 1
Safety \u2014 2
Cornerback \u2014 1
Specialist \u2014 0<\/p>\n

NC State\u2019s commits by state<\/h2>\n

North Carolina \u2014\u00a07
Georgia \u2014 4
Florida \u2014\u00a02
West Virginia \u2014 2
South Carolina \u2014\u00a02
Alabama \u2014\u00a01
Ohio \u2014\u00a01
Virginia \u2014\u00a01<\/p>\n

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