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Michigan State football WR Antonio Gates Jr. withdraws from NCAA transfer portal

Antonio Gates Jr. withdraws from NCAA transfer portal

Michigan State football lost a former 4-star wide receiver a few days ago, or so they thought. Antonio Gates Jr. entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 22, but withdrew his name from the portal on April 26.

Gates is entering his redshirt sophomore season with the Spartans.

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Michigan State football loses WR to the transfer portal

Michigan State loses WR to the transfer portal

Michigan State wide receiver Antonio Gates Jr. has made the decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the program.

This decision comes on the heels of the emergence of several different wide receivers within the program, including Nick Marsh, Aziah Johnson and Jaron Glover.

Gates had 5 receptions for 82 yards and a touchdown in his MSU career.

Michigan State is already in the mix for a handful of WRs in the transfer portal and will surely make a move in that department.

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WATCH: Antonio Gates Jr. scores first touchdown with MSU football

Watch Antonio Gates Jr.’s first touchdown as a Spartan:

Antonio Gates Jr. was a very highly anticipated recruit coming out of Dearborn Fordson High School. Not only because he was a 4-star wide receiver, but he is the son of future NFL Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates.

Gates has gotten some good run as a wide receiver this year, notably for his solid run blocking, but now, he has caught his first career pass as a Spartan and it went for a touchdown!

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Michigan State football’s trio of young WR show out in week one, buy stock now

Buy stock now: Michigan State’s trio of young wide receivers are ready to step up in 2023

As the dust settles in the first weekend of college football, it is time dissect some of the things we saw. Most recently, Spartan fans are feeling a little down after former WR Keon Coleman had a big first game for Florida State in his debut. While not having Coleman isn’t ideal, it is not something Michigan State football fans should be extremely worried about.

Michigan State recruited a huge haul of wide receivers in the 2022 recruiting class, and with the trio still remaining at the school, having one year under their belt, they are poised to have a big season for Michigan State:

4-Star WR Antonio Gates Jr. signs his NLI to Michigan State football

Antonio Gates Jr. has signed his NLI to Michigan State

A name that everyone will recognize, son of NFL Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, Antonio Gates Jr. has made his decision to play at Michigan State official.

Player Profile

Position: Wide Receiver

Height/Weight: 6’2″/185 pounds

Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

High School: Fordson High School

247Sports Composite ranking: 4-Star, No. 301 nationally

Analysis: Gates has always been rated highly by the recruiting services, but some were skeptical. Gates put those skeptics to bed as he showed out during his senior season at Fordson. A crafty route runner with great leaping abilities, Gates has strong technical skills to help pave his career at MSU.

Stay tuned to Spartans Wire for all of your signing day coverage!

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WATCH: MSU commit WR Antonio Gates Jr. has pair of TDs in prep win

Michigan State commit Antonio Gates Jr. has been having a huge senior season for Dearborn Fordson High and that continued on Friday

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Michigan State commit Antonio Gates Jr. has been having a huge senior season for Dearborn Fordson High and that continued on Friday.

Gates — who is a four-star wide receiver in the 2022 class — reeled in five receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns on Friday night to help lead Fordson past Livonia Churchill, 38-33. Both of Gates’ touchdowns showcased his pure athletic ability and should get Spartans very excited about his future in East Lansing.

Check out the highlights below:

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Michigan State football 4-star WR commit Antonio Gates Jr. impresses on Friday

Antonio Gates Jr. had a huge game on Friday against Belleville

Michigan State landed a big-time wide receiver in the 2022 recruiting class in the form of Antonio Gates Jr., the son of longtime NFL great TE Antonio Gates.

Gates Jr. is a native of Dearborn, Michigan, and attends Fordson High School. So far, in his senior season, Gates is showing why he was given 4-star status.

Gates and the Fordson Tractors took on Belleville, who is widely known as one of the top teams in the state of Michigan, as well as having multiple division one recruits.

Watch some of Gates Jr.’s amazing highlights in the huge clash:

WATCH: Highlights from Antonio Gates Jr.’s huge game in opener

Watch Antonio Gates Jr have a huge game in a season opening win

Dearborn Fordson High School took on Canton High School at Wayne State to kickoff the 2021 football season. Playing the game on Bally Sports Detroit, and on the biggest stage, Michigan State commit Antonio Gates Jr. showed why he is a four-star talent.

Gates was instrumental in leading the Tractors to a 38-23 victory over the Cheifs. Gates hauled in four passes for 91 yards and 2 scores, while also picking up an interception.

You can check out some of Gates’ big plays in the season opening win here:

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Michigan State football lands commitment from 4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr.

Michigan State has landed a commitment from 4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr., son of longtime NFL great Antonio Gates

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Michigan State football has gained its 16th commitment of the 2022 recruiting class, and the third wide receiver in Antonio Gates Jr.

Gates is the son of longtime NFL and Los Angeles Chargers great Antonio Gates.

Gates currently attends Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan. He is ranked a 4-star prospect by 247Sports as the No. 210 overall player in the country. He is also a 4-star and the No. 293 ranked player according to the 247Sports composite ranking.

Gates stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs over 185 pounds. He is best known as an elite route runner and possession receiver. He is currently the highest ranked prospect in MSU’s class.

Keep up to date with MSU’s 2022 recruiting class, HERE.

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2022 4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr. puts Michigan State football in his Top-5

2022 4-star WR Antonio Gates Jr. puts Michigan State football in his Top-5

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On Thursday, the Spartans picked up some great news on the recruiting front when Antonio Gates Jr., a 2022 4-star wide receiver out of Fordson High School in Dearborn, announced his top-5 for his recruitment and that list included Michigan State football.

His list included:

  • Michigan State
  • Florida
  • Penn State
  • Kentucky
  • Tennessee

The Spartans have been pursuing Gates hard for a while now, and for good reason. Gates is the No. 33 ranked receiver in the 2022 class by 247Sports and the No. 210 ranked player in his class. He is also their No. 5 ranked player in the state of Michigan. He is the son of NFL legend Antonio Gates.

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