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Michigan State Recruiting: Predicting where National Signing Day targets land

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Ameer Speed, 3-star CB (Jacksonville, Fla.)

One of the ideal additions left in the 2017 class has to be Ameer Speed. The three-star cornerback from Jacksonville, Fla., has exceptional size for the position, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 195 pounds. Not only is he big enough to give opposing quarterbacks nightmares, but he does (like his name hints) have the speed to keep with quick receivers.

Michigan State might be looking to add another cornerback to the class as Josiah Scott and Tre Person are the only pledges, but it’s looking unlikely at this point.

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The ‘No Fly Zone’ could use some help, especially after missing on targets such as Amir Riep and Ambry Thomas to Ohio State and Michigan, respectively. Those swings and misses in recruiting definitely hurt, but Speed could ease the pain a bit. He’s ranked the No. 354 recruit and 41st-best cornerback in the class, according to the 247Sports‘ composite.

Unfortunately, it seems like Michigan State’s official visit came too early with Speed. He visited back in October and he’s taken trips to see his other four finalists since then and the Spartan staff hasn’t stopped in to see him recently. The trend currently is to Georgia and I’d be shocked to see him in green and white.

Pick: Georgia (Second: Virginia Tech)

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