Michigan State Football: Predicting next 3 commits after losing Jelani Thurman
![PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 09 : Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 31-13. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/9d48aed30cc64cb2ea4cc920c887d58dd49c9c500d26d651eda5ac1c5929652a.jpg)
I’m more hopeful about this one than anything else. This recruitment has been relatively quiet with no true leader being revealed, he has a top five of Missouri, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Michigan State. The Spartans have to feel good about landing Miles McVay.
McVay spoke highly of all of his finalists with a decision coming in early August and Michigan State stands in a good spot, especially since they got an official from him on June 17.
#Rivals250 OL Miles McVay is set to announce a decision early next month.
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 18, 2022
@RWrightRivals caught up with him to break down his finalists and upcoming visits to Texas A&M and Alabama: https://t.co/rSxAhrpcNg pic.twitter.com/hgFT3IRg6B
Michigan State may have a quiet few weeks before McVay announces his commitment but if the Spartans land Payton Kirkland, I think Miles could join him in East Lansing. The two have a solid friendship and bonded during their visit. A duo of McVay and Kirkland would be massive both literally and for the future of the offensive line.
I’m just going to predict he lands in East Lansing before it’s all said and done because I also like the Spartans’ chances with Kirkland.
McVay is ranked the No. 179 overall recruit and 18th-best offensive tackle in the class, per the updated 247Sports Composite.