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Spartans make the cut for elite, 4-star 2026 RB Kaydin Jones

Michigan State football is still alive in the recruitment of a big-time running back from Oklahoma

Michigan State football is still alive in the recruitment of a big-time running back from Oklahoma.

Four-star running back Kaydin Jones of Jenks, Okla. cut the list of schools he’s considering to 11 on Monday, which included the Spartans. Michigan State was joined by Alabama, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Louisville, Oregon, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Miami (FL), Missouri and Vanderbilt.

Jones ranks as the No. 17 running back and No. 213 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 4 player from Oklahoma in the class.

Jones holds offers from more than 20 schools, according to 247Sports. Michigan State extended him an offer in March.

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Spartans offer 2026 Utah 4-star DL Bott Mulitalo

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship to an elite defensive prospect in the 2026 class

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship to an elite defensive prospect in the 2026 class.

Bott Mulitalo of American Fork, Utah announced last week that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Mulitalo is a four-star defensive line prospect in the 2026 class.

Mulitalo ranks as the No. 7 defensive lineman in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 2 player from Utah and No. 74 overall prospect in the class.

Michigan State is one of nearly 20 programs to offer Mulitalo, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, BYU, Iowa State, Nebraska, Oregon, Oregon State, Tennessee, Texas Tech, UNLV, USC, Utah, Washington and Washington State.

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Spartans make top 7 for elite 2026 OT Maxwell Riley

MSU is one of only seven programs still in the running for a big-time offensive lineman in the 2026 class

Michigan State football is one of only seven programs still in the running for a big-time offensive lineman in the 2026 class.

Maxwell Riley of Avon, Ohio revealed his top seven schools list on Tuesday, which included the Spartans. Michigan State was joined by Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State, Clemson and Missouri.

Riley ranks as the No. 6 offensive tackle and No. 1 player from Ohio in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 35 overall prospect in the class.

Riley holds offers from 25 different programs, including Michigan State. He is currently crystal ball predicted to end up at Ohio State, according to 247Sports.

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MSU trending for 3-star CB Aydan West ahead of commitment on Tuesday night

It appears Michigan State football will be adding another commit to its 2025 class on Tuesday

It appears Michigan State football will be adding another commit to its 2025 class on Tuesday.

The Spartans have picked up a number of 247Sports’ crystal ball predictions in their favor for three-star cornerback Aydan West of Gaithersburg, Md. West is scheduled to announce his college decision on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.

West ranks as the No. 90 cornerback in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 27 player from Maryland in the class.

Based on 247Sports, West is strongly considering Michigan State, Virginia, Wake Forest, Cincinnati and West Virginia. He was previously projected to end up at Virginia but the tides apparently have turned in the Spartans’ favor following his visit to Michigan State this past weekend.

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Spartans offer Ohio 3-star OT Kuol Kuol after impressive camp performance

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an intriguing three-star prospect from Ohio

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an intriguing three-star prospect from Ohio.

Kuol Kuol of Dayton, Ohio announced on Monday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. Kuol Kuol is a three-star offensive tackle in the 2025 class.

Kuol Kuol ranks as the No. 108 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. According to 247Sports recruiting insider Allen Trieu, he recently camped at Michigan State and must have impressed the staff to pick up the offer from the Spartans.

Michigan State is one of nearly 20 programs to extend an offer to Kuol, according to 247Sports. He also holds notable offers from Boston College, Purdue, Iowa State, Marshall and Army.

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MSU target, 3-star CB Vanzale Hinton reaffirms his commitment to Vandy

It appears it will not be flip season for one Spartans’ target in the 2025 class

It appears it will not be flip season for one Spartans’ target in the 2025 class.

Three-star cornerback Vanzale Hinton took an official visit to Michigan State this past weekend but it looks like he will remain committed to Vanderbilt. Following the visit, Hinton posted a picture in Vanderbilt gear stating “we good over here on West End” suggesting he’s still locked in with the Commodores.

Hinton hails from Paducah, Ky. and has been committed to Vanderbilt since late April. Hinton also took an official visit to Memphis recently.

Hinton ranks as the No. 45 cornerback in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 6 player from Kentucky in the class.

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3-star CB Aydan West takes official visit to MSU ahead of commitment this week

Michigan State had the last chance at winning over three-star cornerback Aydan West

Michigan State had the last chance at winning over three-star cornerback Aydan West.

West — who is from Gaithersburg, Md. — took an official visit to Michigan State this weekend. That visit could loom large in his upcoming college decision with a planned commitment date of June 25.

West ranks as the No. 89 cornerback in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2025 class. He is also listed as the No. 27 player from Maryland in the class.

West is currently projected to end up at Virginia, according to 247Sports’ recruiting experts. He is also strongly considering Cincinnati, Wake Forest and West Virginia.

Spartans listed as finalist for in-state 3-star OT Justin Bell

Michigan State football is listed as a finalist for three-star offensive tackle Justin Bell

Michigan State football is listed as a finalist for three-star offensive tackle Justin Bell.

Bell — who hails from Macomb, Mich. — revealed his three finalists on Sunday, which includes Michigan State, Indiana and West Virginia. Bell took an offical visit to Michigan State this past weekend and has also previously visited Indiana and West Virgina.

Bell ranks as the No. 82 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 21 player from Michigan in the class.

Bell is currently projected to commit to Michigan State, per recruiting insiders at 247Sports. Hopefully, the Spartans will beat out the Hoosiers and Mountaineers for Bell in the end.

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Michigan State Football offers 4-star OT Adam Guthrie from Ohio

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time offensive lineman prospect in the 2026 class

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a big-time offensive lineman prospect in the 2026 class.

Adam Guthrie of Washington Court House, Ohio announced on Friday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. He is a four-star prospect in the 2026 class.

Guthrie ranks as the No. 17 offensive tackle in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2026 class. He is also listed as the No. 207 overall prospect and No. 8 player from Ohio.

Guthrie has received offers from 30 programs, according to 247Sports. Some of college football’s biggest programs have offered him, including Auburn, Florida, Miami (FL), Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Texas A&M.

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MSU Football offers 2026 3-star DL King Liggins

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a three-star defensive lineman from Illinois

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a three-star defensive lineman from Illinois.

King Liggins of Oak Lawn, Ill. announced on Saturday that he has received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Liggins is a three-star prospect in the 2026 class.

Liggins ranks as the No. 41 defensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 10 player from Illinois.

Michigan State is one of more than 10 programs to extend an offer to Liggins, according to 247Sports. Boston College, Iowa State, Kansas State and Wisconsin are some of the other notable programs to offer Liggins.

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