Michigan State will host two of the fastest-rising recruits in the nation on official visits this weekend. Coach Mark Dantonio and his staff have a few spots left in the class of 2017, which signs Feb. 1.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Category: Recruiting
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Plenty of stars for MSU to track as signing day nears
Much of MSU’s focus now is on adding to a few more spots to finish off the class, which coach Mark Dantonio said in December he wanted to add between four and seven more players to before Simmons’ decision. The Spartans are looking at defensive end, cornerback, running back and wide receiver
Source: Detroit Free Press
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OLB commit Antjuan Simmons looks to rejuvenate Michigan State program
Throughout December and into early January, evenings didn’t mean relaxation in the Simmons household. Four-star Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer outside linebacker Antjuan Simmons and his mother would sit down each night and flesh out his college possibilities. He had to make a decision all over again after de-committing from Ohio State on Nov. 30. About a week into January, he had his mind made up. And about another week later, he made the announcement on Jan. 14. He would be committing to Michigan State.
Source: Land of 10
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How Michigan State’s 2017 recruiting class fits into the depth chart for next season
National Signing Day is less than two weeks away and Michigan State’s 2017 recruiting class is taking its final shape. How will that shape fit into next season? Nine true freshmen played last season, the most head coach Mark Dantonio has used in 10 seasons at Michigan State. Dantonio’s philosophy has been to redshirt incoming freshmen, develop them and then by the time they’re juniors and seniors those players are ready to have their best seasons.
Source: Land od 10
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Trieu: DB Flowers is under-radar diamond MSU covets
Michigan State’s last three first-round selections in the NFL draft were offensive tackle Jack Conklin and cornerbacks Trae Waynes and Darqueze Dennard, and none of the three were heavily recruited, highly ranked prospects coming out of high school. Now at the end of this 2017 cycle, the Spartans are again looking to catch a player on the rise just before National Signing Day and it may again come at the cornerback position as Chino Hills (Calif.) Ayala’s Emmanuel Flowers will be on his official visit to Michigan State this weekend.
Source: Detroit News
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Recruiting: Late-rising out-of-staters visiting Michigan State
Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio again will host several recruits on official visits this weekend. Here are two players expected to be in East Lansing as the staff tries to put the finishing touches on the class of 2017.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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What Joseph Scates’ commitment means, its effect on fellow Ohio prospects and more
In Scates, the Spartans will be getting a wideout with great size (6-foot-3) and the ability to go up above opposing defense backs for 50/50 balls. They had been looking for an elite talent like his at the position, with Warren Township (Gurnee, Ill.) prospect Micah Jones being another top target.
Source: Land of 10
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Long haul: Michigan State’s coaching stability a positive in recruiting battles
Twenty-one FBS programs will have a different head coach in 2017 than they started with in 2016. This isn’t anything new; coaching is a migratory profession. Suitcases don’t stay unpacked very long very often. Whether it’s a new head coach or assistants, coaching staffs change annually. But Michigan State has been a relatively stable exception to that rule for the past decade, since Mark Dantonio was hired to replace John L. Smith.
Source: Land of 10
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4-star WR Joseph Scates commits to Michigan State
One of the top wide receiver recruits in the country has committed to Michigan State. Four-star WR Joseph Scates announced on Tuesday that he’s going to be a Spartan. “I would like to thank all the coaches & schools that have been recruiting me and I’d like to thank the MSU coaching staff for all the time & love they’ve invested in me,” Scates wrote. “After a long talk with my family and coaches I have decided to further my academic & athletic career and commit to Michigan State University.”
Source: Land of 10
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Jacub Panasiuk looks to follow his brother to quick success as Michigan State DL commit
When he committed to Michigan State last summer, Jacub Panasiuk joked that the Spartans had a leg up in his recruitment all along. It had a key recruiter living one bedroom down from him. Jacub’s older brother, Mike, committed to the Spartans’ 2016 recruiting class. Jacub eventually listened to the pitch from his older brother decided to join him as a member of Michigan State’s 2017 class.
Source: MLive.com
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3-star 2017 DL Victor Dimukeje recaps Michigan State official visit
Victor Dimukeje got the full Mark Dantonio experience on his official visit to Michigan State. The 3-star Boys’ Latin (Baltimore, Md.) defensive lineman and the Spartans coach lined up at midcourt of the Breslin Center for a jump ball picture. They sat down with Dimukeje’s mother to talk about his potential future in East Lansing, Mich.
Source: Land of 10
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Antjuan Simmons: ‘MSU has always been one of my favorites’
Ann Arbor Pioneer linebacker Antjuan Simmons might have narrowed his recruitment down to four schools, but it wasn’t difficult for him to make his final decision. The four-star recruit announced on Saturday his verbal commitment to play for Michigan State, saying it was an “easy decision.” “MSU has always been one of my favorites,” Simmons said. “I’ve always loved their program and the people within it.”
Source: MLive.com
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Weekend recruiting recap for MSU football
MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio’s roster for next season received more depth Saturday after linebacker Antjuan Simmons verbally committed to the Spartans.
Source: The State News
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What Antjuan Simmons’ commitment to Michigan State means
Ann Arbor (Mich.) Pioneer outside linebacker Antjuan Simmons might have played his high school football across the street from Michigan Stadium, but he called his commitment to Michigan State on Saturday a “coming home.”
Source: Land of 10
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Four-star linebacker Antjuan Simmons commits to Michigan State
Antjuan Simmons went to high school across the street from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.Now, he’s switched between that school’s two biggest rivals. Simmons, a four-star linebacker from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, announced his verbal commitment to Michigan State on Saturday.
Source: MLive.com
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Michigan State offers, will get visit from Michigan RB commit Kurt Taylor
Michigan State extended an offer to 3-star Newton (Covington, Ga.) running back Kurt Taylor on Friday. What makes it particularly interesting, though, is Taylor’s current allegiance. The 5-foot-9, 200-pound senior, rated a 3-star prospect by the 247Sports composite, has been committed to Michigan since October 2015.
Source: Land of 10
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2017 recruiting class update: Michigan State approaches biggest official visit weekend of the cycle
Michigan State enters the live period with 17 commitments in the 2017 class and will look to add at least four more. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the important details of the class.
Source: Land of 10
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This week in Michigan State recruiting: Plenty of visitors as final open period begins
The snow around mid-Michigan has melted, just in time for a host of football prospects to make their way to East Lansing from around the country. Thursday officially marked the beginning of the final open recruiting period before Class of 2017 signs letters of intent on Feb. 1. That means prospects have three weekends left, starting with this one, to make campus visits.
Source: MLive.com