247Sports' Andrew Ivins on Gunner Rivers: 'It's a program-altering commitment'
Key Points:
- NC State secured a major commitment from Gunner Rivers, a quarterback from Fairhope (Ala.) St. Michael and son of NC State legend Philip Rivers.
- Rivers, standing 6-foot-3 1/2 and weighing 205 pounds, is the fourth recruit in NC State's 2027 class and is considered one of the most significant in the program's history.
- Analysts view Rivers' commitment as transformative for NC State, elevating the program's profile and positioning it prominently in college football discussions over the next several years.