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NC State ‘set a standard’ during coveted OL Hayden Ainsworth’s official visit

image_6483441 (3)by:Noah Fleischman•06/03/25•

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Hayden Ainsworth
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Ainsworth's Twitter/X).

Shortly after reclassifying to the 2026 cycle, Biloxi (Miss.) three-star offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth’s recruitment took off. He was on a rocketship as waves of schools came clamoring to get him on campus for a visit. NC State was able to get itself on his spring football schedule, which led to him booking an official visit with the Wolfpack. Now, after taking his first official trip of his recruitment, Ainsworth has a new understanding of NC State’s program following his weekend in Raleigh.