Aiden Smalls
Status:
Committed
HIGH SCHOOL

Aiden Smalls

Wide Receiver
6′1″ / 175 lbs
Clayton, NC
Clayton
Class of 2026
Rating: 88
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National Avg
Rating: 84.3
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School Preferences

School
Interest
Offer
Official Visit
NC State
Committed
7/8/2025
06/20/2025
Appalachian State
None
Duke
None
East Carolina
None
Rice
None
Virginia Tech
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Updates

2026 Commit Aiden Smalls Details His Decision To Flip To NC State
16 days ago by P.J. Williams
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.
Six Thoughts On A Thursday
22 days ago by James Henderson
Six Thoughts On A Thursday
Here are some thoughts and observations on men's basketball recruiting, Will Wade, the definition of success, football commitment Aiden Smalls, and much more!
IPS IN 5: "He's A Football Player"
8:10
23 days ago by James Henderson
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.
COMMIT ALERT: WR Aiden Smalls Flips To NC State
25 days ago by P.J. Williams
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.
IPS INTEL: June 20-22 Official Visitors (And Other Notes)
1 mo ago by P.J. Williams
IPS INTEL: June 20-22 Official Visitors (And Other Notes)
NC State is set to host its last group of official visitors this weekend. Inside Pack Sports Recruiting Analyst PJ Williams has the latest intel on who is set to make the trip to Raleigh, plus additional thoughts on Wolfpack recruiting.
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National Average Rating

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The intent of this rating is to provide Inside Pack Sports readers with a comprehensive snapshot of how individual prospects rank nationally.
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Inside Pack Sports Rating

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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