4-Star OL Prospect 'Felt Like Family' During Michigan State Visit

McNeel visited Michigan State during spring practices earlier this offseason, and during a recent interview, he noted that something about his time in East Lansing set the program apart from others he's checked out in person thus far.

"Family comes to mind when I think of Michigan State," he said. "I felt like family when I was visiting and was treated well."

McNeel, a 6-foot-5, 270 pound offensive tackle, is listed as a four-star prospect by On3. The recruiting service also ranked McNeel as the top offensive lineman in Virginia, the third-best overall player in Virginia, and 13th-best offensive tackle nationally in the Class of 2027.

McNeel mentioned schools such as Kentucky, NC State, and Maryland also sticking out in the recruiting process so far, but is also intrigued by Michigan State. He expressed gratitude for the offer from the Spartans, describing Michigan State as a "dominant school" and making it clear he is "definitely planning to visit again in the future."

With recent offers from the Buckeyes and the Nittany Lions on the table, it's hard to tell how McNeel's recruitment will change. But it will be interesting to see if Michigan State's "familial feel" keeps the Spartans in the running.