
Gunner Rivers commits to NC State, keeping the Rivers legacy alive
Fairhope, Alabama four-star quarterback Gunner Rivers, son of NFL legend Philip Rivers, commits to NC State for the 2027 class over several top offers. At 6’3”, 200 pounds, he threw for 2,813 yards with 44 TDs and 5 INT on 208-of-290 as a junior, ranking No. 117 nationally (No. 12 QB) and No. 4 in Alabama. His pledge provides NC State with an early boost in the 2027 cycle and marks one of the program’s biggest recruiting wins in years.












