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eli lederman
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four star quarterback gunner riversson of nc state Veteran and eight-time NFL Pro Bowler philip riversHas committed to the Wolfpack, he announced Monday social media.
Rivers is ESPN’s No. 11-ranked pocket passer and Overall prospect No. 142 in the 2027 cycle. A 6-foot-3, 200-pound junior at St. Michael’s Catholic High School in Alabama, he committed to reported offers from his father’s alma mater. golden brown color, boston college, miami And South Carolina.
Before playing 17 seasons in the NFL, the elder Rivers was a four-year starter at NC State from 2000 to 2003, emerging as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in school and ACC history. He led all FBS passers in completion percentage (72%) and was named ACC Offensive Player of the Year during his senior season in 2003.
Rivers’ 13,848 career passing yards ranks first among both NC State and ACC quarterbacks and ranks 13th on the NCAA’s all-time passing list.
Selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, Rivers spent the majority of his career with the chargers From 2004 to 2019. He played his last full season with indianapolis colts He returned to start three games for the organization in 2020 and 2025.
The younger Rivers is now ready to follow in his father’s footsteps after throwing for 2,813 yards and 44 touchdowns to five interceptions in his junior season at St. Michael’s Catholic last fall.
Based on his commitment to the Wolfpack, Rivers is ranked alone in the top-300 among three members of the program’s 2027 recruiting class. If he ultimately signs later this year, Rivers will arrive as NC State’s first SC Next 300 addition since landing the Wolfpack. jonathan pellor And jimmer boston In the class of 2024.
