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: Tallied 7,907 yards of total offense during his high school career along with 120 touchdowns. Passed for 4,134 yards and 51 touchdown, throwing just 13 interceptions. Boasted a 60% completion rate. Rushed for 2,784 yards, scoring another 57 touchdowns. Also hauled in 82 receptions for 990 yards and another 12 TDs.
• Honors: The Greater Neuse Conference 7A Player of the Year as a senior. Also a first-team all-state and all-region performer. An NC Shrine Bowl selection. 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