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NC State Commit Zonovan Knight Named Offensive MVP of 82nd Shrine Bowl

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3-Star 2019 NC State Running Back Commit Zonovan Knight took home the Offensive Most Valuable Player honor at the 82nd Shrine Bowl.

Knight carried the ball 24 times for 151 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown was a 61-yard burst, that was reminiscent of Nyheim Hines.

Here’s what Knight had to say to GoUpState about his performance:

“It’s a great honor, not only because I’m listed as one of the top players in N.C., but we’re playing for a greater cause and that’s to raise money for the Shriners Hospital,” he said.

“With so many great athletes here it’s just a great honor be chosen as the offensive MVP,” he said. (Link)

Knight originally committed to Duke on March 3rd, but shortly afterwards decommitted on May 20th. NC State offered him a scholarship back on January 16th, and ended up committing to run with the Wolfpack on July 9th.

As a Senior at Southern Nash, Knight rushed for 2,054 yards and 26 touchdowns, averaging an absurd 16.6 yards per carry.

This marks the second consecutive year that a future NC State running back took home the Offensive MVP award, with Ricky Person collecting the hardware last year.

Knight will be enrolling early in January.

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3-Star DL Dior Garner Locks In Official Visit to NC State

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May 14, 2024

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3-Star 2025 Defensive Lineman Dior Garner (6’4″/285) has locked in an Official Visit to NC State on June 21-23.

Garner also has Official Visits scheduled with Central Michigan (June 15-17), Eastern Michigan (June 9-11) and Bowling Green (June 7-9).

Currently, he is planning on making his college decision on July 1st.

NC State Defensive Lineman Coach Wiles was in to see Garner last week.

Garner plays for McKinley in Canton, Ohio. He holds offers from Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Bowling Green and others.

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3-Star DL London Simmons Locks In Official Visit to NC State

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3-Star 2025 Defensive Lineman London Simmons (6’3″/295) has locked in an Official Visit to NC State for June 7-9.

247Sports ranks Simmons as the #15 overall player in the state of Mississippi in the 2025 recruiting class.

Last season, Simmons had 78 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks for Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Mississippi.

Simmons also has an Official Visit scheduled with Arkansas on June 21-23.

The Wolfpack offered Simmons back on April 30, and he also holds offers from Alabama, Arkansas, LSU, Duke and others.

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4-Star OT Connor Howes has Scheduled His Official Visit to NC State

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May 10, 2024

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4-Star 2025 Offensive Tackle Connor Howes (6’6”/300) confirmed with me that he is taking an Official Visit to NC State beginning on June 14th.

ON3 ranks Howes as the #131 overall player nationally in the 2025 recruiting class, the #13 Offensive Tackle and the #22 player in the state of Florida.

Back in March 27th, NC State offered Howes. He also holds offers from UCF, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Rutgers, USF and others.

Howes plays for St. Cloud in St. Cloud, Florida.

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2025 Cornerback Serious Stinyard Has Scheduled an Official Visit to NC State

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May 9, 2024

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2025 Cornerback Serious Stinyard (6’1″/180) has scheduled an Official Visit to NC State for June 7-9. He also has an Official Visit scheduled for Kansas St. on June 14-16.

Stinyard is currently an unranked prospect, which shouldn’t last long, with an offer sheet that includes NC State, Kansas St., Kentucky, Kansas, USF, West Virginia, ECU and Bowling Green.

The Wolfpack offered Stinyard on April 30th.

Stinyard plays for Gaither in Tampa, Florida. Last season, he had 19 tackles, 3 interceptions and 5 pass breakups for the Cowboys.

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