North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jai Richburg
- Position:
- WR
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Winston-Salem, N.C.
- High School:
- E. Forsyth
AS A FRESHMAN (2026):
• A midyear enrollee.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for Coach Todd Willert at East Forsyth High School.
• Career Stats: Totaled 164 receptions for 2,413 receiving yards, and 35 touchdowns. He is East Forsyth’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and TDs. Broke his own school record with 12 catches in a game.
• Honors: A two-time all-state performer, he was also named all-conference and all-area twice.Two-time team MVP and team captain. A member of the National Honor Society.
• Rankings: A three-star signee. Ranked as the No. 76 wide receiver, No. 24 overall in North Carolina.
• Also played basketball, earning all-conference and all-area honors twice and was a second-team all-district performer. Played club basketball for Team CP3 in 2023, ‘24, and ‘25 with NC State Basketball commit Cole Cloer.
PERSONAL:
• Major: Sport management
