2027 OT Conner Rutherford Commits to NC State

NC State  continued its strong run on the recruiting trail today, picking up a commitment from 3-star 2027 offensive tackle Conner Rutherford (6’6”, 300 pounds).

Real relationships, real goals, dreams do come true. @StateCoachD @Coach2J @Shane_Smith9 @CoachAlexFaulk @FloarsRandy @DJRSwework pic.twitter.com/qA9V0WhgX9

— Conner Rutherford (@ConnerRuth79) May 22, 2026

Just a kid from Chillicothe. @StateCoachD @Coach2J pic.twitter.com/1pRZl0O4zw

— Conner Rutherford (@ConnerRuth79) May 23, 2026

Rutherford chose to run with the Wolfpack over a Final Four that included Miami. Indiana and Minnesota.

Another solid win on the trail for NC State.

Recruiting Profile

Rutherford is rated as a 3-star prospect by both Rivals and 247Sports.

Rankings

Rivals
No. 31 offensive tackle nationally
No. 15 player in Ohio

247Sports
No. 62 offensive tackle nationally
No. 28 player in Ohio

At 6’6” and 300 pounds, Rutherford already possesses the kind of frame offensive line coaches love to develop.

Recruitment Timeline

NC State offered Rutherford back on January 28th and quickly became a major factor in his recruitment.

Last spring, Rutherford made the trip to Raleigh for his first-ever collegiate visit.

And fittingly…his recruitment ended where it started.

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