Brawny In-State Prep Appreciates NC State Football Hospitality
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With spring practices well underway in Raleigh, several potential NC State football recruits are dropping in for unofficial visits. One of those targets is Hickory Ridge High School (N.C.) three-star edge Jace McCallum, who announced on social media that he would be on hand for his Wolfpack tour on Friday and noted his "great time" afterward.
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Plus, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect, stacking up at No. 412 nationally and No. 20 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, has already set up an official visit with the Wolfpack beginning on June 20.
Excited to be In Raleigh today with the Pack📍. @coachBGentry @StateCoachD @coachwiles @elisha_shaw @jokerphillips @NCStateRivals pic.twitter.com/KrnfInbadW
— Jace Mccallum “6’3 240lb” EDGE (@Jace2026) March 28, 2025
McCallum currently boasts a long list of other offers, including from conference opponents in Duke, Georgia Tech, and Virginia.
Had a great time in Raleigh with the Wolfpack! Excited to get back on campus & Extremely grateful for the hospitality!! @coachwiles @elisha_shaw @CoachSplintaQ @StateCoachD @CoachAlexFaulk @NCStateRivals @jokerphillips pic.twitter.com/R2KQulU36o
— Jace Mccallum “6’3 240lb” EDGE (@Jace2026) March 28, 2025
The Wolfpack extended an offer to Jace McCallum back in January.
Across his 10 outings as a junior last season, he tallied 60 tackles, 14 sacks, four forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
Meanwhile, Dave Doeren & Co. enjoy four early verbal commits on the 2026 trail. The collection checks in at No. 56 in the country, per 247Sports.
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