North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Aiden Smalls
- Position:
- WR
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Clayton, N.C.
- High School:
- Clayton
AS A FRESHMAN (2026):
• A midyear enrollee.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for Coach Scott Chadwick at Clayton High School, he helped lead his team to regionals in 2023 and 2026.
• Career Stats: Passed for 4,025 yards and 51 touchdown, throwing just 12 interceptions. Boasted a 60% completion rate. Rushed for 2,617 yards, scoring another 55 touchdowns. Also hauled in 82 receptions for 990 yards and another 12 TDs.
• Honors: The GNRC offensive player of the year. A team captain. Named to the AB Honor Roll.• Rankings: A three-star prospect. The No. 17 athlete, No. 31 overall in North Carolina.
• Also played basketball, where he was named to the all-conference team as a freshman and sophomore.
PERSONAL
• Dad played basketball at Lynchburg College.
• Major: Exploratory studies
