Fast-rising Peach State S Tristen Hill commits to NC State
NC State’s defensive recruiting momentum, especially in the secondary, continues to grow. The Wolfpack’s latest addition? Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge safety Tristen Hill.
The unranked defensive back committed to the NC State coaching staff during his mid-June official visit before making it official on Wednesday via social media.
Hill, who picked up an offer from NC State in early April, had his recruitment blow up this spring. He earned several power conference offers after the Wolfpack got involved, including from Duke, Minnesota and Louisville.
While other programs were interested, NC State was able to hold the momentum in Hill’s recruitment. Wolfpack co-defensive coordinator Charlton Warren led the charge to secure Hill’s commitment, even though he previously took official visits to both Minnesota and Louisville.
“He’s a great man. I love it when he talks,” Hill previously told TheWolfpacker.com of Warren. “He’s very inspirational to me. I love Coach Warren. He knows where I come from. He knows my backyard.”
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Hill had an official visit set with Duke for following weekend after his NC State trip, but elected to commit to the Wolfpack and does not appear to have made it to Durham in June.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound defensive back burst onto the scene as a junior this past fall. He posted 93 total tackles, including 64 solo stops, while he added two passes defended, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Hill is the Wolfpack’s 14th overall commitment of the 2026 cycle. He joins Locust Grove (Ga.) Lulella three-star safety safety Markel Aguirre, Winter Park (Fla.) three-star cornerback Jordan Jackson, Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy three-star defensive lineman Carmelo McKenzie, Paramus (N.J.) Catholic three-star linebacker Jordan Moreta, Pittsburgh (Pa.) Woodland Hills linebacker Zykir Moore, Baltimore (Md.) Milford Mill Academy three-star safety Koby Sarkodie and Shelby (N.C.) Crest three-star safety D’Various Surratt as the team’s defensive commits.
NC State’s offensive pledges, meanwhile, include Mentor (Ohio) three-star offensive lineman Landry Brede, Kinston (N.C.) wide receiver Tyreek Copper, Buford (Ga.) three-star running back Dylan McCoy, Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth three-star wide receiver Jaire Richburg, Richmond (Va.) Trinity Episcopal three-star tackle Brady Sakowitz and Pfafftown (N.C.) Reagan three-star quarterback Jacob Smith.
