NC State gains ground with top-100 recruits after Louisville win
NC State's 31-28 victory over Louisville helped the Wolfpack improve its position with several sought-after recruits. Two top-100 linemen visited, including 2028 interior offensive lineman Josiah Eney, who came away more interested in NC State. Eney, ranked No. 92 overall in the 2028 class, is expected to return for another visit.
Josiah Eney, a 2028 interior offensive lineman from Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland, is ranked No. 92 nationally and No. 5 at his position. NC State offered him Sept. 6. His first Raleigh visit lifted the Wolfpack into his leading group, and he is expected back for a game day and an offseason junior day.
Brynnen Thompson, a 2028 defensive lineman from Laurel, Delaware, is No. 94 overall. He visited for the Louisville game shortly after NC State offered. He liked the crowd energy and how the team performed, and the staff hopes to bring him back for an offseason junior day.
This recruiting development may shape where two highly ranked teenagers pursue college, affecting their families and the programs competing for them. For NC State, stronger standing could boost fan engagement and future roster depth, while other schools may adjust their recruiting efforts. Broader effects on college athletics remain uncertain, as visits and rankings often shift before signing day.