NC State lands commitment from 3-star OT Brody Smith

Even though NC State is on its first of two open dates this weekend, the Wolfpack’s 2026 recruiting class continues to grow. Maryville (Tenn.) three-star offensive tackle Brody Smith pledged to the Pack Saturday afternoon over Ole Miss, Tennessee and Purdue.

The 6-foot-6, 295-pound prospect, who Rivals ranks as the 64th best tackle recruit in the nation, is the Wolfpack’s 19th commitment of the cycle. He is the third offensive line commit of the class, joining Clinton (S.C.) three-star Tre Aiken and Richmond (Va.) Cosby three-star Brady Sakowitz.

Smith was originally scheduled to take an official visit over the summer, but had to reschedule. The Wolfpack hosted the tackle during its Week 2 win over Virginia, which seemed to position the program in the driver’s seat for Smith’s services.

NC State remained consistent with Smith, a recruitment led by offensive line coach Garett Tujague, who made an in-person visit to see the prospect in Maryville’s 42-10 win over Science Hill on Friday night. The Wolfpack was able to close with his commitment less than 24 hours later.

Smith is the Wolfpack’s 19th overall commitment of the 2026 cycle. He joins 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 as the program’s recruits on the offensive side of the ball.

The Pack’s defensive pledges, meanwhile, include Locust Grove (Ga.) Lulella three-star safety safety Markel Aguirre, Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge safety Tristen Hill, 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.

Cameron (N.C.) Union Pines long snapper Taylon Tranel is the Wolfpack’s only special teams commit.

This story will be updated.