Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith has so far met his recruiting goals in the state. In a recent list by David Goricki of the Detroit News, six Spartans recruits were among the top 25 players in the state.
The list includes players born in 2025, 2026 and 2027. There are several notable Spartans targets on the list.
These are four Spartans goals that rank in the top 25.
Goricki: “Patrick is big, strong and agile. He is a dominant run blocker who has opened the eyes of college coaches, receiving offers from such powers as Alabama, Notre Dame and Washington this past spring and summer. He also has offers from Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State.”
Patrick is a legacy and a priority target in the class of 2026. He is excited about the program and offensive line coach Jim Michalczik. Michalczik could be the difference maker in Patrick's recruitment.
Patrick will be in attendance for the Spartans' home opener against Florida Atlantic.
Goricki: “Guerrant was a freshman phenom last season, helping Harper Woods win the Division 4 state championship. He consistently showed his ability to make big plays, making 47 pass catches for 1,170 yards and 15 touchdowns. His best games came on the biggest stages, scoring two points in the regional title game and two more in the state championship semifinals before capping it off with a touchdown in the state title game against Grand Rapids South Christian. He received an offer from Michigan in eighth grade and received offers from Ohio State and Notre Dame last June.”
I was able to see Guerrant play in the 7-on-7 shootout organized by The D Zone this summer. Even without protective gear, under physical strain, and on a crowded field, Guerrant shined and looked like a man among boys.
Guerrant would be a dream for wide receiver coach Courtney Hawkins. The Spartans could put a lot of pressure on the young player in the coming months.
Goricki: “Canty is a huge, athletic left tackle who is expected to protect the blind side of freshman quarterback Donald Tabron II while also opening up gaps for Cass Tech's numerous talented running backs, including freshman Julian Taylor. Canty had 29 pancake blocks in his sophomore season and has multiple offers from top national teams such as Michigan and Alabama, as well as NC State, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Colorado.”
Canty will be another top-priority offensive player in the class of 2026. He's a highly touted target with a lot of attention. Michalczik will have his hands full recruiting Canty, but getting the Cass Tech star would be a huge asset and a sign of the Spartans' in-state recruiting gains.
Goricki: “Johnson is a dominant blocker who has offers from Michigan State, Penn State, Maryland and West Virginia.”
Johnson had three St. Mary's teammates commit to Michigan State. I've heard good things about the Green and White's chances of getting Johnson, which would give them a fourth player from the prep school.
Johnson would be an important second addition to the offensive line for the Spartans, in a class that only has one player: Justin Bell of Dakota.
Michael France is Sports Illustrated's Michigan State recruiting reporter and covers all things Big Ten recruiting for Spartan Nation. Follow him on Twitter/X@michaelfrancesi for exclusive coverage of the Spartans recruiting.
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