North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03
FB Players Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Postgame Presser vs UNC
Sunday, November 30
Coach Doeren Weekly Press Conference (Nov. 24)
Monday, November 24
Jacob Smith
- Position:
- QB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Winston-Salem, N.C.
- High School:
- Reagan
AS A FRESHMAN (2026):
• A midyear enrollee.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for Coach Josh McGee at Reagan High School.
• Career Stats: Tallied 4,384 passing yards, 39 touchdown passes, and rushed 81 times for 405 yards and eight touchdowns.
• Honors: Three-time team captain (2023, ‘24, ‘25). An all-conference performer in 2023. Member of the National Honor Society at Reagan High School.
• Rankings: A 3-star prospect. Rated the No. 136 quarterback, No. 65 overall in North Carolina.
• Committed to play baseball at NC State, he was a two-time all-conference performer in baseball and was named to the 2022 all-region squad.
PERSONAL
• Dad Brian played quarterback at the University of Georgia.
• Major: Sport management