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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Elite, 4-star OT from Detroit to reportedly visit MSU this weekend

One of the top prospects in the 2026 class from the state of Michigan will reportedly visit Michigan State this weekend

One of the top prospects in the 2026 class from the state of Michigan will reportedly visit Michigan State this weekend for the annual Spartan Dawg Con event.

Four-star offensive tackle Khalief Canty of Detroit will reportedly visit Michigan State this weekend. Jason Killop of On3 reported the notable upcoming visit on Friday.

Canty ranks as the No. 13 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 3 player from Michigan and No. 217 overall prospect in the class.

According to 247Sports, Canty holds offers from 15 schools, including Michigan State. Other notable programs to offer Canty includes Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, NC State, Purdue, Tennessee and West Virginia.

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