Spartans lose out on top 500 Ohio LB to Purdue

Michigan State has lost out on one of their top linebacker targets to a fellow Big Ten rival

Michigan State has lost out on one of their top linebacker targets to a fellow Big Ten rival.

Three-star linebacker Grant Beerman of West Chester, Ohio committed to Purdue on Saturday morning. Beerman picked the Boilermakers over Michigan State, West Virginia and Cincinnati.

Beerman is ranked as the No. 46 linebacker and No. 421 overall prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 17 player from Ohio in the class.

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