North Carolina State University Athletics
2026 Football Roster
vs
Richmond
Sep 11 (Fri)
12:00 AM
Hall of Fame 2026 Willie Burden
Tuesday, April 28
Hall of Fame 2026 Marc Primanti
Tuesday, April 28
Gavin Locklear: Pack Player and Now Coach
Wednesday, April 22
Coach Doeren Signing Day Presser (Dec. 3rd)
Wednesday, December 03

Jersey Number 26
Jordyn Best
- Position:
- CB
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Hopkins, S.C.
- High School:
- Ridgeview
AS A FRESHMAN (2026):
• A midyear enrollee.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for Coach Derek Howard at Ridge View High School.
• Career Stats: Tallied 90 tackles and intercepted five passes.
• Senior Stats: Allowed just two catches for just 28 yards and no TDs.
• Honors: A team captain. Earned mention on the AB Honor Roll.
• Rankings: Three-star prospect who was the No. 94 cornerback nationally and the No. 18 prospect in South Carolina.
• 100-meter state champion in track, he was also named the Sprinter of the Year and was an all-region performer.
PERSONAL:
• Major: Exploratory studies


