Five 2026 NC State football recruiting verbal commits have been selected to play in the 2025 Shrine Bowl, which is the annual all-star game between North Carolina and South Carolina.
North Carolina
3-Star Quarterback Jacob Smith (Reagan/Pfafftown) – #57 overall player in the state according to ESPN, and the #7 QB.
3-Star Athlete Aiden Smalls (Clayton/Clayton) – #33 overall player in the state according to Rivals, and the #1 ATH.
3-Star Safety D’Various Surratt (Crest/Shelby) – #27 overall player in the state according to 247Sports, #1 SAF.
South Carolina
4-Star Cornerback Jordyn Best (Ridge View/Columbia) – #8 overall player in the state according to ESPN, and the #1 CB.