Defensive tackle Aleric Mullins is one of the top players in the state of North Carolina. Rivals.com placed him at No. 7 in the state. Mullins was not expected to be playing football in North Carolina. He is a native of Caruthersville, Mo., and he returned to his hometown after playing one sesaon at East Wake in Wendell, N.C. A change of heart has brought him back to East Wake for this season. He has offers from NC State, UNC, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Michigan State, Virginia Tech and East Carolina.