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Top-tier Idaho OL Rakeem Johnson signs with MSU football

One of the top players from Idaho in the 2024 class has signed with Michigan State

One of the top players from Idaho in the 2024 class has signed with Michigan State.

Three-star interior offensive lineman Rakeem Johnson signed his national letter of intent with the Spartans on Wednesday. The early signing period opened on Wednesday, with 17 prospects in the 2024 class signing with the Spartans.

Johnson ranks as the No. 85 interior offensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2024 class. He’s also listed as the No. 2 player from Idaho.

Johnson was previously committed to Oregon State but flipped to Michigan State to follow new head coach Jonathan Smith and his staff. He also held notable offers from BYU, Washington State, Cal, Air Force and Boise State.

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2024 IOL Rakeem Johnson makes commitment to Michigan State football

BREAKING: MSU lands IOL Rakeem Johnson

New Michigan State offensive line coach Jim Michalczik has seen his recruiting work pay off today, now gaining his second commitment of the day. The Spartans got the pledge of Rakeem Johnson, an interior offensive lineman from Boise, Idaho. The former Oregon State commit was considering BYU and Cal before deciding to commit to MSU.

Johnson is 6-foot-3, weighing 255 pounds and is a 3-star prospect. He projects as a guard or center.

Johnson joins Andrew Brinson, Austin Clay, Justin Denson, Carter Enyard (PWO), Makhi Frazier, Wyatt Hook, Charlton Luniewski, Mercer Luniewski, Nick Marsh, Alessio Milivojevic, Payton Stewart, Jaylen Thompson, Brand Tullis, Jadyn Walker and Keshawn Williams as members of the Spartans 2024 recruiting class.