RB Josh Mercer picks the Wolfpack 

Last Friday, Josh Mercer (Guyton, Ga./South Effingham) looked over at the sidelines before his first play. The three-star prospect saw N.C. State running backs coach Des Kitchings standing there, focusing on Mercer. Monday night, Mercer admitted that might have sealed the deal as me made his commitment.

"I committed to N.C. State about 30 minutes ago," Mercer said. "My father and i had a long talk about it, and I felt like they really needed me. Seeing Coach Kitchens on the sideline made me feel wanted, and in fact on my first carry I had a touchdown run. He told me later that he liked my speed inside the tackles and how I watched my blocks unfold and then used my vision and burst to get to the second level."

Mercer had 127 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries that night, giving him 333 yards and seven touchdowns in three games this season. The Wolfpack coaching staff have told Mercer he has a chance to be an impact player for them in the future.

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