NC State has gone national with its latest recruiting move, extending a scholarship offer to 2027 center Jadyn Jenkins, a 6-foot-10, 220-pound prospect who is already drawing heavy attention across the country.
The offer went out yesterday, and Jenkins made the news public with a post saying, "Blessed and beyond grateful to receive an offer from NC State
Thank you Coach Gainey pic.twitter.com/ORkzSabjrn"
- Jaydn Jenkins (@jaydnjenkins_) July 2, 2026
Under first-year head coach Justin Gainey, the Wolfpack has been casting a wide net, and Jenkins fits right into that approach. He’s considered one of the top post players in the 2027 class and has built a reputation as one of the most coveted recruits in the country.
The recruiting services are all in on him. ESPN lists Jenkins as the No. 41 overall player nationally, the No. 5 center in the country and the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania.
Rivals and 247Sports also have him atop the state rankings, with both placing him among the nation’s top 50 prospects. Rivals slots him at No. 44 nationally, while 247Sports has him at No.
NC State is stepping into a crowded race. Jenkins already holds offers from West Virginia, Penn State, Pitt, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Georgia, Michigan State, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Seton Hall and Villanova.
That kind of company tells you plenty about the level of prospect the Wolfpack is chasing. For NC State, adding Jenkins to the board is another sign that the staff is willing to go head-to-head with major programs for elite talent.
The Wolfpack still wants to keep the best players in North Carolina close to home, but it has also shown it won’t limit itself geographically when a high-end prospect is on the table. Jenkins checks that box, and landing him would be a major boost for NC State’s 2027 class.
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