3-star linebacker Cannon Lewis signs with NC State
NC State’s first commitment in the Class of 2024, linebacker Cannon Lewis, put pen to paper as he signed with the Wolfpack on Wednesday, college football’s national signing day.
Lewis, an all-state linebacker from West Virginia, held a handful of Division I offers, but chose the red and white in October 2022. He kicked off NC State’s recruiting cycle, which grew to 22 high school commitments by signing day.
Position: Linebacker
School: Huntington (W.Va.) Cabell Midland
Height/Weight: 6-1.5, 207
Other offers: Eastern Kentucky, Marshall, Toledo
Senior year stats: 181 tackles (90 solo, 18 for loss), 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries and 1 touchdown.
Accolades: West Virginia Class AAA First Team All-State selection
How Lewis ended up at NC State
Lewis committed last October as the first member of the Wolfpack’s 2024 class, and he has been locked in with the Wolfpack for more than a year.
The linebacker visited for NC State’s win over Texas Tech last season, and that is when he knew he was going to run with the Pack. Lewis was excited about playing at NC State, especially for defensive coordinator Tony Gibson.
Why Lewis picked NC State
“I think they play with incredible toughness, which is important to me,” Lewis said. “That’s a big staple on my high school football team. We always preach toughness, and there’s not many guys tougher than the Wolfpack defense.
“Coach Gibson is nothing short of a defensive genius. I would have a very hard time passing up the opportunity to be coached by coach Gibson and all the surrounding staff. The program that Dave Doeren has built, with its model consistency and ability to retain coaches, is just awesome. It made it really easy to pull the trigger and very difficult to pass up.”
