RALEIGH — While the 2026 season is far away and NC State's current players are getting some relief from the grind of spring practices and summer training, the program's staff is hard at work building for the future beyond the next campaign. Over the last two weeks, the coaches have been making trips around the country and hosting numerous 2027 recruits for official visits. The Wolfpack typically focuses on three-star recruits and keeping local talent home, something that won't change with the 2027 class . However, the program has some more momentum with this group of recruits in particular, for a few different reasons. What are they? A key member of the class — Rivals (@Rivals) February 23, 2026 In late February, NC State secured a massive legacy commitment from four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers , the son of program legend Philip Rivers.…