Local athlete Aiden Smalls has emerged as a priority recruit for NC State in the 2026 class, and Inside Pack Sports caught up with Smalls to discuss his junior season, recruitment, and more!

NC State offered Dutch Fork (SC) linebacker Josh Smith in early September, and the 2025 target was on campus for State’s game against NIU. Inside Pack Sports recruiting analyst PJ Williams has the latest on his recruitment.

NC State had 2026 offensive tackle Brady Sakowitz from Trinity Episcopal (VA) on campus for its annual Alpha Wolf Showcase. Inside Pack Sports caught up with the young big man from Richmond to discuss where the Wolfpack stands in his recruitment.

NC State fans witnessed a return to form on the defensive side of the ball for the Wolfpack against NIU but also watched the offense struggle after a promising start. Going beyond the turnovers and scoring plays, PJ Williams takes a look at several notable sequences in this week’s Hidden Yardage.

Defensive line coach Charley Wiles extended an offer to 2026 prospect Keshawn Stancil out of Clayton (NC) in the spring. Inside Pack Sports caught up with the local rising junior about his recruitment and what it was like to receive an offer from the Wolfpack.

The Tigers came out firing on all cylinders, putting up four scores in the opening frame. What went wrong for the Wolfpack? Did anything go well? IPS analyst PJ Williams goes beyond the highlight reel in this week’s Hidden Yardage.

With true freshman quarterback CJ Bailey set to make his first start at Clemson, PJ Williams takes a look at Bailey’s high school tape and details why he was so highly coveted out of Chaminade-Madonna Prep.

2027 Defensive Back AK Crumel out of Clayton, North Carolina, has already collected several major offers as a rising sophomore. Inside Pack Sports interviewed the young prospect about his recruitment, his experience at the Alpha Wolf Showcase, and more!

NC State rallied in the second half to defeat Louisiana Tech, 30-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 14. While the big plays will get the attention on highlight reels, PJ Williams takes a look at a handful of notable plays that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Here is a list of the top football prospects expected to attend NC State's game against Louisiana Tech.