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NC State adds commitment from 3-star WR Jaire Richburg

image_6483441 (3)by:Noah Fleischman•7 hours ago•

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Jaire Richburg
(Photo courtesy of Jaire Richburg)

It became clear where NC State stood with Kernersville (N.C.) East Forsyth three-star wide receiver Jaire Richburg over the past month. He took an official visit to Virginia Tech before spending time on the Wolfpack’s campus for three straight weeks, including an official. 

All signs pointed toward the Pack landing the route runner, but now it’s a reality. Richburg announced his commitment to NC State on Thursday evening, picking the Wolfpack over the Hokies in his decision.

Richburg, who went through a pair of private workouts with Wolfpack wide receivers coach Joker Phillips this month, previously said the position coach was a key factor in his recruitment. 

“I like Joker, not only on the field, but his personality fits mine,” Richburg told TheWolfpacker.com earlier this month. “He’s a crazy guy, but he can lock in when it’s time to lock in. My family sees him like a coach that I can develop under.”

Richburg, who plans to enroll early for the spring 2026 semester, also had a tight connection with NC State quarterback commit Jacob Smith, who made several attempts to recruit him over the past six months. Those efforts, coupled with NC State’s consistent recruiting, led Richburg to Raleigh.

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound wideout posted 60 receptions for 990 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior. He joins Kinston (N.C.) wide receiver Tyreek Copper as the Wolfpack’s second commit at the position, and they were both on the same official visit trip. 

Richburg, the No. 30 player in North Carolina, is the Wolfpack’s 12th overall commitment of the 2026 cycle. He joins Mentor (Ohio) three-star offensive lineman Landry Brede, Copper, Buford (Ga.) three-star running back Dylan McCoy, Richmond (Va.) Trinity Episcopal three-star tackle Brady Sakowitz and Pfafftown (N.C.) Reagan three-star quarterback Jacob Smith as offensive commitments.

NC State’s defensive commits, meanwhile, include 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.

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