Recruiting Notes

There has not been much in the way of recruiting news the last couple of months, but there has been a small flurry of articles on MSU's chances with some elite prospects.  The Spartans have 14 commits already, so they only have about 4 spots left to fill.  Nonetheless, they have their eyes on some highly touted prospects.  Here is a brief look at some of them:

- Adolphus Washington, Ohio, defensive end.  Washington is rated as one of the best prospects in the state of Ohio.  Apparently, he has considered the idea of joining current MSU commit, Se'Von Pittman, who is also a  highly touted defensive end from the state of Ohio.  Can you imagine those two terrorizing B1G quarterbacks the next four years?  My obsessive mind can hardly stand it.

- Danny O'Brien, Michigan, defensive tackle.  O'Brien is a great-looking defensive tackle from the state of Michigan.  Rumor has it that he might be close to committing to U of Tennessee.  He does have MSU as one of his top choices, so maybe a miracle will happen.  Can you imagine O'Brien teaming up with Pittman and Washington?  The Spartans would have their own version of the Detroit Lions' defensive line.  My mind is going to explode!

- Monty Madaris, Ohio, wide receiver.  Madaris is a four-star wide receiver who has offers from several top programs.  The Spartans have a good shot at getting him, but it looks like it might be a while before he makes a decision.  Can you imagine Madaris pairing up with current MSU commit, Aaron Burbridge, who is as close to a sure superstar wide receiver as I've ever seen?  That's it, my mind is officially blown....

- Bam Bradley, Ohio, safety.  Bradley is not as touted as the three players mentioned above, but he does have offers from several top schools, including Ohio State.  The Spartans also do need to recruit a safety and Bradley does appear to have MSU in his final six.

- Ryan Watson, Maryland, guard. Watson is a four-star recruit who has a final four of Purdue, Michigan State, Penn State and Pitt.  The Spartans already have two guards committed, but it never hurts to stock up on talented linemen. 

I have not seen much discussion of offensive tackles, though the Spartans clearly need some.  I will dig deeper on this particular position to find out what the Spartans are thinking and who they may have a shot at.  But at any rate, the Spartans are looking like they will end up with another excellent recruiting class.