BREAKING: Michigan State lands wide receiver commit on eve of Signing Day

Simply hours away from the early signing interval, Michigan State soccer has added to its 2023 recruiting class.

On Tuesday night, three-star Houston (Texas) Klein Cain Excessive College large receiver Jaelen Smith introduced his dedication to the Spartans, selecting MSU over fellow finalists Minnesota and Vanderbilt.

In response to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Smith is ranked No. 695 general and the No. 93 large receiver within the Class of 2023, and the No. 110 participant from the state of Texas. He visited Michigan State again on Dec. 2, and selected the Spartans on the eve of the early Nationwide Signing Day (Dec. 21).

At 6-foot-1 and 185 kilos, Smith has good measurement and a pleasant body for MSU’s energy and conditioning workers to work with as soon as he arrives in East Lansing. Vast receiver coach Courtney Hawkins was the first recruiter for the Spartans on this battle. 

Smith gives Michigan State’s offensive teaching workers with a flexible weapon. As a senior, he compiled 695 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns on 34 receptions as a receiver, including 830 speeding yards and 10 speeding touchdowns as a ball provider. Smith performed some quarterback as nicely, throwing for 452 yards and 4 touchdowns whereas finishing 35-of-70 makes an attempt.

With Smith within the fold, Michigan State’s 2023 recruiting class is as much as 14 commitments and the Spartans’ class is now ranked No. 26 within the nation and No. 4 within the Large Ten Convention. Of the 14 dedicated prospects in MSU’s 2023 class, eight are listed as four-stars. That is one shy of this system report within the 247Sports period of recruiting (since 2000).

Michigan State verbal commitments, Class of 2023

• 4-star EDGE Bai Jobe; Neighborhood Christian College; Norman, Okla.; No. 82 nationally, No. 14 EDGE, No. 1 in state of Oklahoma
• 4-star DL Andrew Depaepe; Nice Valley Excessive College; Bettendorf, Iowa; No. 137 nationally, No. 16 Defensive Lineman, No. 2 in state of Iowa
• 4-star LB Jordan Corridor; IMG Academy; Bradenton, Fla.; No. 179 nationally, No. 16 Linebacker, No. 41 in state of Florida
• 4-star DL Jalen Thompson; Cass Technical Excessive College; Detroit, Mich.; No. 220 nationally, No. 32 Defensive Lineman, No. 3 in state of Michigan
• 4-star OT Stanton Ramil; Thompson Excessive College; Alabaster, Ala.; No. 223 nationally, No. 20 Offensive Deal with, No. 17 within the state of Alabama
• 4-star TE Brennan Parachek; Dexter Excessive College; Dexter, Mich.; No. 327 nationally, No. 18 Tight Finish, No. 6 in state of Michigan
• 4-star QB Sam Leavitt; West Linn Excessive College; West Linn, Ore.; No. 374 nationally, No. 23 Quarterback, No. 1 in state of Oregon
• 4-star IOL Cole Dellinger; Clarkston Excessive College; Clarkston, Mich.; No. 407 nationally, No. 27 Inside Offensive Lineman, No. 7 in state of Michigan
• Three-star CB Likelihood Rucker; Ryan Excessive College; Denton, Texas; No. 437 nationally, No. 42 Cornerback; No. 70 in state of Texas
• Three-star WR Jaelen Smith; Klein Cain Excessive College; Houston, Texas; No. 695 nationally, No. 93 Vast Receiver, No. 110 in state of Texas
• Three-star CB Eddie Nice III; Carrollwood Day Excessive College; Tampa, Fla.; No. 865 nationally, No. 86 Cornerback; No. 127 in state of Florida
• Three-star ATH Aziah Johnson; Thomas Jefferson Excessive College; Richmond, Va.; No. 897 nationally, No. 67 Athlete, No. 22 in state of Virginia
• Three-star CB Sean Brown; Simi Valley Excessive College; Simi Valley, Calif.; No. 942 nationally, No. 95 Cornerback, No. 83 in state of California
• Three-star ATH Jaelon Barbarin; Chaminade Excessive College; Simi Valley, Calif.; No. 1133 nationally, No. 97 Athlete, No. 99 in state of California