MSU Football makes top 12 for 3-star OL Khalief Canty

MSU is one of 12 schools still in the running for one of the top in-state prospects in the 2026 class

Michigan State football is one of 12 schools still in the running for one of the top in-state prospects in the 2026 class.

Three-star offensive lineman Khalief Canty included Michigan State among his top 12 schools list he released on Thursday. Canty also included the following schools on his list: Alabama, Kansas, Indiana, Auburn, Tennessee, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pitt, Colorado and Texas A&M.

Canty ranks as the No. 21 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 6 player from Michigan in the class.

Canty holds offers from nearly 20 programs. Michigan State extended him an offer in December 2022.

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