NC State needed to add a receiver who could make an immediate impact. The Wolfpack landed its top target Sunday when Wake Forest/Oregon graduate transfer Tabari Hines committed to State.

Hines announced his decision to transfer from Oregon in November after missing the majority of the 2018 season due to a knee injury.

After losing to receivers early to the NFL, the Wolfpack needed to add another playmaker, and things between Hines and State began to heat up in the past month. I believe the turning point came after Hines' in-home visit with McDonald and head coach Dave Doeren a week and a half ago.

Fast forward to this Wednesday and Hines was granted a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Once he received the news, he immediately scheduled an official visit with the Wolfpack.

Hines arrived in Raleigh Friday afternoon, and by all accounts, the visit went extremely well, which ultimately helped lead to his commitment.

He's a name familiar to many State fans. He posted back-to-back 100-yard games against the Wolfpack in 2016 and 2017 at Wake Forest. In three season for the Demon Deacons, he totaled 1,496 yards receiving and 13 touchdowns. In one game for Oregon last season, he had three catches for 32 yards and a touchdown.

Hines gives the Pack another option at slot receiver this season and joins redshirt sophomore Thayer Thomas and freshman Keyon Lesane at the position.