Michigan State Hopes To Keep 3-Star Recruiting Prospect at Home

So far, Michigan State has added 10 class of 2026 recruits to its roster with the defensive side of the ball heating up in terms of commits. Despite finding better footing in recruitment during the official visit season, the Spartans are still falling behind compared to their Big Ten rivals, like No. 1 USC and No. 2 Ohio State.

The addition of Canty, a 3-star recruit ranked No. 429 overall, would give Michigan State a much needed boost and likely a new starter on the field his freshman year.

Primary recruiter and offensive line coach Jim Michalczik visited Canty at Cass Technical High School with defensive coordinator Joe Rossi and assistant head coach Keith Bhonapha in hopes of keeping the Michigan native at home.

The journey to land Canty started back in December 2022 when a Michigan State offer was first extended. Since then, he visited in the summer of 2024 and has narrowed his 20-offer decision down with the Spartans in mind. When National Signing Day in February rolls around, it would have been a four-year journey to lock down the offensive tackle.

But the appeal of Michigan State goes beyond the staff. Former running back Jaren Mangham, wide receiver Sebastian brown, and cornerback Kalon Gervin among others played for the Spartans after graduating from Cass Tech. 

Whether Michigan State will benefit from home advantage will be determined on June 23.