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3-star (247) 2016 Offensive Lineman Patrick Kearns visited Raleigh back on June 12th. Recently we talked to him about his time up in Raleigh.

“It was great. I really liked it,” said Kearns. “I really like Coach Doeren and Coach Uremovich. They were my kind of people and I think I could see myself there. They told me that they are building a program there, and it’s going to be good. They also focus on academics pretty hard, which is something I look for in a school, because I want to be Pre-Med.  Coach Doeren was actually Pre-Med when he was in college. I know he understands that it’s a difficult course.”

When asked which schools were recruiting him the hardest, he had this to say.

“NC State’s coming after me pretty hard, and so are Virginia Tech, Illinois, Florida and Kentucky.” Said Kearns

Kearns holds offers from all of the schools he listed, and he visited the Gators this past Friday.

Academics obviously are important to Kearns, but he’s also looking for a city that is passionate and loyal to the football program.

“I like that they have a following in Raleigh. I don’t want to go to a place where it’s dead and no one cares about the football team,” said Kearns. “It seems like everyone in the town is fired up about it and looking forward to game day, and that’s something I look for.”

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What Recruits are at NC State Football’s Alpha Wolf Showcase Tonight?

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The 2024 Alpha Wolf Showcase is today, which is the biggest Annual Recruiting Event for the NC State Football team.

Here’s a look at who we’ve confirmed will be in attendance.

Commits

3- Star DE Makhi Williams-Lee

3- Star OL Michael Gibbs

3-Star CB Cam Strong

3-Star S Tristan Teasdell

3-Star DE Colby Cronk

4-Star WR Jerel Bolder

3-Star DE Mykah Newton

3-Star TE Gus Ritchey 

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2026 Prospects

4-Star LB Chad Fairchild

3-Star QB Jacob Smith

3-Star OL Brady Sakowitz

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Heard took an Official Visit to NC State beginning on June 23rd.

247Sports, ESPN and Rivals all rank Heard as a 4-Star prospect. Rivals ranks him as the #95 overall player nationally in the 2025 recruiting class. 247Sports ranks him as the #16 Combo Guard in the class, and they also rank him as the #2 player in the state of Illinois.

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From what I’m hearing, I predict Heard will commit to Run with the Wolfpack this afternoon, and I also predict he will reclassify to the 2024 class, filling the last spot on the NC State roster for this upcoming season.

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What really stood out was just the amazing love the whole staff showed and the constant recruitment they showed.

Why do you believe NC State is the best place for you to be developed?

I believe its the best place because it fits my personality and who I am as a player, and also defensively, I fit in their scheme.

What were the most important factors you were looking for in a school?

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What are your thoughts on NC State’s 2025 recruiting class?

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What do you think of where NC State’s football program is at, and where it’s heading?

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Why do you believe NC State is the best place for you to be developed?

Coach 2J and the NC State program both know how to develop All-American level Centers and Rimington Finalist/Winners. I believed they had the best chance to develop me I to that level and beyond.

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What are your thoughts on NC State’s 2025 recruiting class?

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To check out more on Sowells Jr., click here.

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