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Michigan State Recruiting: Which 2017 football recruits can help out right away?

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio with his team prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O
Nov 26, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio with his team prior to the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Michigan State 45-12. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O /
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Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Demetrius Cooper (98) gestures to the sideline during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Demetrius Cooper (98) gestures to the sideline during the second half against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

A local kid who has yet to commit yet ranks among the best in the state of Michigan happens to be Deron Irving-Bey of Flint. Michigan State was one of the first schools to express interest in the young four-star, and you can bet he remembers that.

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Irving-Bey has spoken highly of Michigan State throughout his recruitment and the Spartans are considered the school to beat. Michigan is also up there and it might come down to the big programs in the state for his potential commitment destination.

Not only is he a main target left on the board for the Spartans, but he’s also a kid who could step in and contribute from day one. Getting contributions from guys like Auston Robertson, Josh King and Mike Panasiuk has to show a kid like Irving-Bey that there’s opportunity for him to contribute instantly in East Lansing.

There’s a good chance he could join the mix of defensive linemen who will play early next season as there are a number of guys graduating and Malik McDowell is likely leaving.

A 6-foot-5, 282-pound athletic defensive end that has been named an Army All-American? Yes, please.

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