Recruits react to four-star QB Gunner Rivers’ commitment to Wolfpack
By Noah Fleischman
NC State secured the highly anticipated commitment from Fairhope (Ala.) St. Michael Catholic four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers on Monday evening. He is the fourth pledge of the Wolfpack’s 2027 recruiting class, but is the highest rated of the bunch so far.
TheWolfpacker.com reached out to the Pack’s current commits and priority targets to see what they thought of Rivers joining NC State. Here’s what they had to say.
Four-star EDGE Joseph Buchanan
“I think it’s a really good move! I’m happy for him and I think he’ll get to lead the class of 2027. Before his commitment, I already knew NC State had a strong, winning culture so this is evidence of what I already knew about the program. Definitely happy for him though.”
Three-star RB Christian Freeman — NC State commit
“It’s exciting for sure. As the first ’27 commit, adding a guy like Gunner is big for us. He’s a high-level player and brings a competitive mindset. I expect this class to do great things for State’s program.”
Three-star S Kamarion Johnson — NC State commit
“He’s a great player and I can’t wait to be future teammates with him.”
Three-star TE Griffin Cockerham — NC State commit
“He’s an awesome player. You can tell he reads the field well and has a great arm. I’m super excited to get to know and play with him.”
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Three-star CB AK Crumel
“That’s a big pickup, I had a chance to meet him and his pops at the Carolina game during the season. Its crazy because my cousin Dwayne used to block for his dad when he played with the Wolfpack.”
Three-star RB Tai Phillips
“It’s great to see him keep a legacy going.”
Three-star CB Matt Williams
“The legacy continues. Great day for the Wolfpack getting such a highly recruited player. Class of 2027 is looking like a solid class for the future of Wolfpack football.”
Three-star S Lance Henderson
“That is a big pickup for the program and it makes me feel even better about the program knowing I will be going in at the same time as him and while the defense is getting stops, I know he is one of those guys that can put points on the board.”
Three-star ’26 RB Noah Moss — NC State signee
“I can’t say I’m surprised but I’m fired up! We’re gonna tear the ACC up.”
This will be updated as more reaction flows in.