Recruiting

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans watches action during a game against the Furman Paladins at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Elite in-state 2021 DE Damon Payne receives offer

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Michigan State Football: Spartans gaining steam for 3-star OT Karsen Barnhart?

Michigan State Football: 4-star CB Julian Barnett already a fan favorite

Michigan State Football: 3-star LB Marcel Lewis fits Spartan mold

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Mark Dantonio looks on after defeating the Washington State Cougars 42-17 in the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 4-star DE Michael Fletcher a must-have target

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Spartans make 4-star RB Jaren Mangham’s short list

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EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 21: Running back LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans high-steps into the end zone to score against the Indiana Hoosiers on an 18-yard run during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Indiana 17-9. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Grading the Spartans’ 2018 recruiting class

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans talks to his team before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 28, 2017 in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern defeated Michigan State 39-31 in triple overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 most underrated signees in 2018 class

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Michigan State Spartans football head coach Mark Dantonio watches the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: What does 3-star WR Jalen Nailor bring to the table?

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: Top 7 targets to watch in 2019 recruiting class

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EAST LANSING, MI - JANUARY 4: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans gives instructions to his players during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on January 4, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 5-star PF Vernon Carey Jr. plans official visit

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio talks with his team prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State football makes splash, lands 4-star 2019 CB Julian Barnett

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio enters the stadium prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 5 signees from 2018 class who’ll have instant impact

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EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 04: Matt Sokol #81 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a 27-24 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions next to head coach Mark Dantonio at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Every 2018 commit signs on Early National Signing Day

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio enters the stadium prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Top 5 remaining targets in 2018 recruiting class

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio enters the stadium prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Dynamic ATH La’Darius Jefferson commits to Spartans

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EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans looks on from the sideline while playing the Maryland Terrapins at Spartan Stadium on November 18, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State football recruiting should close 2017 with a bang after comeback year

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head football coach Mark Dantonio prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Michigan State Recruiting: 5 bold predictions for November 2017

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - MARCH 2: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans cheers on his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half of a college basketball game at the Rutgers Athletic Center on March 2, 2016 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan State defeated Rutgers 97-66. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)

Michigan State Basketball: 2019’s No. 1 recruit Vernon Carey names top 8

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 07: Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio watches the action during the fourth quarter of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) *** Local *** Mark Dantonio

Michigan State Football: 2019 pledge Spencer Brown hints at looming commit

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DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team onto the field before a college football game against the against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Spartan Stadium on November 12, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3-star OL Jacob Isaia commits to Spartans

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Matt Sokol #81 of the Michigan State Spartans sings the fight song after a 35-10 win over the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 4-star 2018 OT James Ohonba commits

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans looks on while playing the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 3-star RB Elijah Collins commits to Spartans

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 24: Mark Dantonio, head coach of the Michigan State Spartans, talks to a player on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium on September 24, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 4-star QB Dwan Mathis commits

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Michigan State Football: 4-star RB Harold Joiner headlines list of visitors Saturday

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans looks on while playing the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 4-star DE Malik Vann plans official visit

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Matt Sokol #81 of the Michigan State Spartans sings the fight song after a 35-10 win over the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: Staff checks in with 4-star WR Tommy Bush

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EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans looks on while playing the Bowling Green Falcons at Spartan Stadium on September 2, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 35-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Michigan State Football: 4-star DB Kalon Gervin sets official visit

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