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Jacarrius Peak

OT | Portal 2026 | To South Carolina | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 285

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 98Entered Portal: 01/05/26Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

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South CarolinaEnrolled

Jacarrius Peak is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to South Carolina.

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Terrell Anderson

WR | Portal 2026 | To USC | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 192

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 96Entered Portal: 12/24/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

USCEnrolled

Terrell Anderson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to USC.

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Hollywood Smothers

RB | Portal 2026 | To Texas | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 94Entered Portal: 12/18/25Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

TexasEnrolled

Hollywood Smothers is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Texas.

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Noah Rogers

WR | Portal 2026 | To Alabama | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 197

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 93Entered Portal: 12/26/25Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

AlabamaEnrolled

Noah Rogers is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Alabama.

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Daemon Fagan

S | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-2.5 | Wt: 180

Transfer PortalHS rating: 90Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Daemon Fagan is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State, with no destination confirmed.

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Incoming to NC State
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Hunter Provience

TE | Portal 2026 | From Montana State | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 245

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 90Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Hunter Provience is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Montana State to NC State.

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Zack Myers

S | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 202

Transfer PortalHS rating: 90Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Zack Myers is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State, with no destination confirmed.

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Incoming to NC State
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Popo Aguirre

LB | Portal 2026 | From Miami | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 240

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 89Entered Portal: 01/25/26Committed: 01/25/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Popo Aguirre is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Miami to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Joshisa Trader

WR | Portal 2026 | From Miami | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 182

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/23/26Committed: 01/27/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Joshisa Trader is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Miami to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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King Mack

S | Portal 2026 | From Penn State | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 193

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 88Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

King Mack is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Penn State to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Christian Zachary

WR | Portal 2026 | To Sam Houston | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 178

Transfer PortalHS rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/22/25Committed: 02/03/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonCommitted

Christian Zachary is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Incoming to NC State
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Davion Gause

RB | Portal 2026 | From North Carolina | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 215

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/05/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Davion Gause is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from North Carolina to NC State.

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Josh Alexander-Felton

DL | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 255

Transfer PortalHS rating: 87Entered Portal: 12/12/25Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Josh Alexander-Felton is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State, with no destination confirmed.

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Lex Thomas

QB | Portal 2026 | To TBD | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 193

Transfer PortalHS rating: 87Entered Portal: 01/10/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Lex Thomas is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State, with no destination confirmed.

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Incoming to NC State
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Ondre Evans

CB | Portal 2026 | From Georgia | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 87Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/08/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Ondre Evans is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Georgia to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Brock Stukes

IOL | Portal 2026 | To Sam Houston | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 316

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Brock Stukes is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Incoming to NC State
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Chance Robinson

WR | Portal 2026 | From Miami | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 205

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/09/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Chance Robinson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Miami to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Da'Kaari Nelson

LB | Portal 2026 | From Penn State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 233

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Da'Kaari Nelson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Penn State to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Daniel Cruz

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Texas | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 312

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/07/26Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Daniel Cruz is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Texas to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Elijah Groves

LB | Portal 2026 | To Sam Houston | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 247

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/22/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Elijah Groves is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Incoming to NC State
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Harvey Dyson III

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Tulane | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 250

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/21/25Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Harvey Dyson III is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Tulane to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Jimarion McCrimon

OT | Portal 2026 | From East Carolina | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 307

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/23/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Jimarion McCrimon is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from East Carolina to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Joshua Ofor

LB | Portal 2026 | To Arkansas State | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 227

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/03/26Committed: 01/18/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Arkansas StateEnrolled

Joshua Ofor is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Arkansas State.

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KaTron Evans

DL | Portal 2026 | From Marshall | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 335

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/16/26Committed: 01/20/26Single SourceFresh1 years left

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

KaTron Evans is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Marshall to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Kenny Soares Jr.

LB | Portal 2026 | To Michigan State | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 233

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/08/26Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Michigan StateEnrolled

Kenny Soares Jr. is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Michigan State.

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Tyran Warren

WR | Portal 2026 | From Alcorn State | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 185

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Tyran Warren is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Alcorn State to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Vander Ploog

TE | Portal 2026 | From Oregon | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 242

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 01/11/26Committed: 01/20/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Vander Ploog is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Oregon to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Victor Snow

WR | Portal 2026 | From Buffalo | Ht: 5-8 | Wt: 168

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 86Entered Portal: 12/13/25Committed: 01/05/26Single SourceFresh2 years left

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Victor Snow is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Buffalo to NC State.

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Incoming to NC State
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Davion Dozier

WR | Portal 2026 | From Appalachian State | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 205

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/14/25Committed: 01/18/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Davion Dozier is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Appalachian State to NC State.

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Jai'Lun Hampton

OT | Portal 2026 | From UT Martin | Ht: 6-8 | Wt: 335

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/10/26Committed: 02/16/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Jai'Lun Hampton is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from UT Martin to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Jivan Baly

CB | Portal 2026 | To Old Dominion | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 172

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/06/26Committed: 01/18/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Old DominionEnrolled

Jivan Baly is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Old Dominion.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Justin Terrell

DL | Portal 2026 | To Sam Houston | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 317

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/16/25Committed: 01/10/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sam HoustonEnrolled

Justin Terrell is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Sam Houston.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Kelvon McBride

LB | Portal 2026 | To Marshall | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 234

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/07/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

MarshallEnrolled

Kelvon McBride is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Marshall.

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Tad Hudson

QB | Portal 2026 | From Coastal Carolina | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 227

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/09/26Committed: 02/16/26Single SourceFresh3 years left

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Tad Hudson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from Coastal Carolina to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Tank Boston

WR | Portal 2026 | To Charlotte | Ht: 5-11 | Wt: 195

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/21/25Committed: 01/12/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

CharlotteEnrolled

Tank Boston is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Charlotte.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Terris Dudley

LB | Portal 2026 | To UConn | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 216

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 01/05/26Committed: 01/11/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

UConnEnrolled

Terris Dudley is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to UConn.

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Ty White

CB | Portal 2026 | From North Carolina | Ht: 5-10 | Wt: 185

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 85Entered Portal: 12/05/25Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Ty White is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from North Carolina to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Terrente Hinton

S | Portal 2026 | To Marshall | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 201

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/13/26Single SourceFresh1 years left

Reported schools

MarshallEnrolled

Terrente Hinton is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Marshall.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Val Erickson

OT | Portal 2026 | To Liberty | Ht: 6-5 | Wt: 320

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 84Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/04/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

LibertyEnrolled

Val Erickson is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Liberty.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Darion Rivers

OT | Portal 2026 | To Troy | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 321

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/17/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

TroyEnrolled

Darion Rivers is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to Troy.

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Jackson Waller

P | Portal 2026 | From SMU | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 206

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 83Entered Portal: 01/02/26Committed: 01/06/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Jackson Waller is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from SMU to NC State.

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Outgoing from NC State
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Odera Orizu

EDGE | Portal 2026 | To UConn | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 256

Transfer PortalTransfer rating: 80Entered Portal: 01/01/26Committed: 01/24/26Single SourceFresh

Reported schools

UConnEnrolled

Odera Orizu is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State to UConn.

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Blair Alexander

DL | Portal 2026 | To TBD

Transfer PortalRating: Source-backedEntered Portal: 01/16/26Committed: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Blair Alexander is listed in the 2026 transfer cycle from NC State, with no destination confirmed.

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Committed
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TJ Taylor

OT | Portal 2026 | From College of the Canyons | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 300

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

IllinoisCommittedNC StateOffered

TJ Taylor is a junior-college recruit from College of the Canyons on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Committed
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Siosaia Lapuaho

OT | Portal 2026 | From Garden City C.C. | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 300

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

Arizona StateCommittedNC StateOffered

Siosaia Lapuaho is a junior-college recruit from Garden City C.C. on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Committed
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Maika Matelau

IOL | Portal 2026 | From Mt. San Antonio College | Ht: 6-4 | Wt: 288

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

IllinoisCommittedNC StateOffered

Maika Matelau is a junior-college recruit from Mt. San Antonio College on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Josh Warren Jr.

EDGE | Portal 2026 | From Georgia Military College | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 230

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Josh Warren Jr. is a junior-college recruit from Georgia Military College on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Offered
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Jowhar Franklin

DL | Portal 2026 | From Dodge City C.C. | Ht: 6-2.5 | Wt: 300

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not yetSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateOffered

Jowhar Franklin is a junior-college recruit from Dodge City C.C. on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Committed
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Kaden Briggs

DL | Portal 2026 | From Holmes C.C. | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 295

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

Sacramento StateCommittedNC StateOffered

Kaden Briggs is a junior-college recruit from Holmes C.C. on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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Dy'Lan Johnson

CB | Portal 2026 | From Itawamba C.C. | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 190

Junior CollegeRating: Source-backedCommitted: Not listedSingle SourceFresh

Reported schools

NC StateEnrolled

Dy'Lan Johnson is a junior-college recruit from Itawamba C.C. on the NC State recruiting board. Junior-college grades are not transfer-portal ratings.

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