Top In-State 2027 Prospects to Visit NC State
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Once the 2026 transfer portal window closes, college coaching staffs across the country will shift their focus back to the high school recruiting trail, as prospects in the 2027 class will be taking visits with their top schools over the next few months.
NC State and head coach Dave Doeren are already planning to host several 2027 prospects for visits throughout the winter and spring, including two of the top recruits in North Carolina, who are expected to be on campus in Raleigh at the end of January.
NC State to Host Two Top In-State Recruits on January Visit
According to Rivals’ Chad Simmons, both Jalaythan Mayfield, a four-star linebacker recruit from Lincolnton High School, and Antwan McKoy, a four-star defensive lineman recruit from St. Pauls High School, will visit NC State on Jan. 31.
While NC State will likely host far more recruits on the 31st than just Mayfield and McKoy, both prospects are among the top players from North Carolina and would be significant additions to the Wolfpack’s 2027 class.
Here’s a closer look at Mayfield and McKoy and how the January visit could help NC State improve its standing in both prospects’ recruitment.
More on Jalaythan Mayfield
Mayfield is a 6’1”, 215-pound linebacker recruit with interest from several Power Four programs. Rivals’ industry rankings list him as the No. 209 overall player in the 2027 class, the No. 10 linebacker, and the No. 9 prospect from North Carolina.
On Dec. 26, Mayfield named the Wolfpack as one of his final 10 schools and told Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong that NC State, South Carolina, and Miami are the three programs he currently feels most comfortable with.
If Mayfield’s January trip to Raleigh goes well, NC State should be in a strong position to win his recruitment and land the four-star linebacker.
More on Antwan McKoy
McKoy is a 6’3”, 290-pound defensive lineman recruit who has drawn interest from some of the nation’s top programs. Rivals’ industry rankings list him as the No. 375 overall player in the 2027 class, the No. 43 defensive lineman, and the No. 14 prospect from North Carolina.
Simmons recently reported that NC State, Georgia, and South Carolina are the three programs recruiting McKoy most aggressively.
McKoy has already visited NC State, traveling to Raleigh during the season for a game day, so he's familiar with the program and staff. With a strong visit in January, the Wolfpack should be well-positioned to land the four-star defensive lineman.
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Max Doresy serves as the Western United States College Recruiting Beat Writer On SI. He graduated from the prestigious Syracuse University – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Before that, he worked for the Pro Football Network and was part of the recruiting department for Syracuse University's football program.