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Michigan State Recruiting: Top 5 potential additions to 2016 football class

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; View of a Michigan State Spartans helmet with streamers and confetti after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; View of a Michigan State Spartans helmet with streamers and confetti after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference football championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. Michigan State won 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2015 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Prince Sammons, 4-star DE

When watching his film, Prince Sammons makes adding a fifth defensive lineman seem like a solid idea for the Spartans. However, the four-star end is more than just a solid defender, but he’s also a potential star as an offensive tackle. His big body and aggressiveness through the whistle is something that you can’t teach, but coaches love.

Sammons is a man amongst boys on the field. He holds offers from top programs such as Oregon, Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, Nebraska, Texas, Penn State, LSU, Louisville and Iowa. It’s obvious that his 24 offers aren’t from second-tier schools, but the best of the best want him, or did at one point, to suit up in their uniform.

The four-star defensive end and offensive tackle hybrid stands a mammoth 6-foot-8 and weighs about 280 pounds. He could add a little weight and strength if he plans on playing offensive line, which is likely if he chooses MSU, but his skill level is obvious.

Reigning from Cincinnati, Ohio, many believe he’s an Ohio State-lean at the moment, but Michigan State and Duke seem to round out his top three right now — although no official list has been released.

Prince is ranked No. 209 in the 2016 class and as the 10th-best strong-side defensive end, according to 247Sports‘ composite.

Next: 1. Lavert Hill, CB

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