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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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Spartans offer Florida 2025 LB Kellen Wiley

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a linebacker from Florida

Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a linebacker from Florida.

Kellen Wiley of Tampa, Fla. announced earlier this week that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. Wiley plays for Hillsborough High, and is listed at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds.

Wiley currently is not ranked on 247Sports.

Michigan State is one of more than 10 programs to extend Wiley an offer, according to 247Sports. Some of the other more notable programs to offer Wiley includes Florida State, Kentucky, Maryland, Syracuse and USF.

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3-star Florida CB George Mullins to visit MSU this weekend

MSU will be hosting a three-star cornerback from the Sunshine State this weekend on an official visit

Michigan State will be hosting a three-star cornerback from the Sunshine State this weekend on an official visit.

George Mullins of Bushnell, Fla. will be taking an official visit to Michigan State on June 21. Mullins is a three-star cornerback in the 2025 class.

Mullins ranks as the No. 62 cornerback in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2025 class. He’s also listed as the No. 79 player from the state of Florida in the class.

Michigan State is one of more than 20 programs to extend an offer to Mullins, according to 247Sports. He also reportedly Oregon State, Mississippi State and Illinois.

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