RECRUIT REACTIONS: East Carolina
Inside Pack Sports checked in with several of NC State's commitments and top targets to get their thoughts on the Wolfpack's win over East Carolina in the 2025 season opener.
IPS INTEL: Potential Visitors For East Carolina
Here is a list of the top football prospects expected to attend NC State's season opener against East Carolina.
Six Thoughts On A Thursday
Here are some thoughts and observations on the upcoming scrimmage, Lex Thomas, Wolfpack baseball, Tilda Trygger, and much more!
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IPS IN 5: A True Professional In Every Way
The best to ever do it when it comes to covering NC State football recruiting, Steve Williams continues to thrive in a much different role. Today I'm showing some love to a guy so critical to the overall success of IPS and one of my best friends!
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IPS IN 5: The Love For Recruiting
In today's episode James and Ethan share the recruitments which led to their passion for following basketball and football recruiting.
NC State A Major Player For 2027 DL Jesiah Fields
NC State has identified Corvian Community (NC) defensive lineman Jesiah Fields as one of its top targets in the 2027 class. The talented prospect out of Charlotte sat down with IPS analyst PJ Williams to discuss his recruitment.
2026 Commit Aiden Smalls Details His Decision To Flip To NC State
NC State landed a surprise commitment on July 8 from Clayton (NC) athlete Aiden Smalls. Smalls, who had been committed to Rice to play quarterback, sat down with Inside Pack Sports Analyst PJ Williams to discuss his decision.
COMMIT ALERT: 2026 DB Jordyn Best Picks NC State
NC State has just landed a commitment from 2026 defensive back Jordyn Best!
COMMIT ALERT: 2026 OL Tre Aiken Chooses NC State
NC State has landed a commitment from 2026 offensive lineman Tre Aiken!
C.J. Bailey’s Leap, Defensive Darts & Hoops Hype | IPS Power Hour
In this episode of the IPS Power Hour, we dig into everything from NIL and revenue share challenges to fall camp buzz and Will Wade’s year one outlook. We break down C.J. Bailey’s development, the “stars and scrubs” recruiting strategy, and more!
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IPS IN 5: "He's A Football Player"
NC State flipping Clayton (NC) athlete Aiden Smalls from Rice may not seem like a big deal from a recruiting ranking standpoint, but he is exactly the type of player who has made his way to Raleigh over the years and impacted in a major way for the Wolfpack program.
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IPS IN 5: Opening Up A Few Early From The Mailbag
We'll have our full mailbag posted later, but let's go ahead and answer five of the hoops and football questions from the IPS Mailbag.
COMMIT ALERT: WR Aiden Smalls Flips To NC State
NC State has landed a commitment from 2026 wide receiver Aiden Smalls. The local prospect out of Clayton had initially committed to Rice.
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IPS IN 5: The Foundation Of A Football Program... Is It Changing?
High school recruiting has always been the foundation of a football program. However, with the investment needed to now land the top talent and given how risky high school players are... should it be?
COMMIT ALERT: 2026 EDGE Elijah Satchell Picks NC State
NC State has landed its latest addition to the 2026 recruiting class, as New Jersey EDGE prospect Elijah Satchell has committed to NC State!
COMMIT ALERT: 2027 RB Christian Freeman Picks NC State
NC State has just landed a commitment from 2027 Southeast Raleigh running back Christian "Duck" Freeman. He is the Wolfpack's first commitment of the 2027 class.
COMMIT ALERT: 2026 DB Tristen Hill Picks NC State
NC State has just landed a commitment from 2026 defensive back Tristen Hill!
COMMIT ALERT: 2026 DB D'Various Surratt Chooses NC State
NC State has just landed a commitment from Crest (NC) defensive back D'Various Surratt!
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7-ON-7 HIGHLIGHTS + PHOTOS: 2026 QB Commit Jacob Smith
Reagan (NC) quarterback Jacob Smith attended NC State's 7-on-7 camp with his high school team, and here is a collection of highlights and photos of the Wolfpack 2026 commitment in action.
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IPS IN 5: Are You Concerned With NC State High School Football Recruiting?
NC State has yet to land a four-star commitment in the 2026 football recruiting class and the class is rated near the bottom of the ACC right now. Should Wolfpack fans be concerned?
