Michigan State Hosts Fast-Rising 2027 Lineman

Originally posted on Michigan State Spartans on SI
By Caleb Sisk | Last updated Aug 31, 2025 4:44 PM ET

The Michigan State Spartans did their job when it comes to the 2026 recruiting class which is allowed them to be able to focus heavily on the 2027 recruiting class, which is a huge victory for them considering they thought that they would still be recruiting players at this time which they sort of are, but at the same time they have been able to focus more on the 2027 class.

As mentioned, this was a victory, but not the only victory. They were victorious in their season opener, as they played Western Michigan to open up their season and walked away with a 23-6 win. The game itself didn't go exactly how everyone would have hoped when it came to the scoreboard. However, there were some positives and glimpses of growth, especially on the defensive side of the football.

We've already discussed how this was a huge bump for recruiting, thanks to the Spartans playing on Friday and the timeslot that they played. However, what is even more important is the fact that they had multiple players on visits for this game and both the 2026 and 2027 recruiting class while hosting some 2028 prospects in the same vicinity.

They have been evaluating prospects recently, which has been huge for them, as they opened the season off in a huge way. They opened the season with a victory in the recruiting scene, because they were able to get many fast-rising prospects, as well as many underrated prospects on campus.

Kesean Collins

One of the recruits who was invited to the opener is one of the better 2027 recruiting class prospects in the nation, who has yet to receive the attention that he should -- a 6-3, 300-pound offensive/defensive lineman from Mona Shores High School, Kesean Collins.

Had a great time in east Lansing @MSU_Football @MSSailorFball @TheD_Zone @alex_pallone @PrepRedzoneMI pic.twitter.com/3cx4xWECJP
— Kesean Collins (@Kesean_Collins) August 30, 2025

Funny thing is, Western Michigan will also be hosting Collins for a gameday visit on Sept. 20 when it hosts Toledo.

I will be in KZOO on 9/20 for a game day visit! @MIexposure @PrepRedzoneMI @MSSailorFball @AllenTrieu @alex_pallone @UANextFootball @pawlakjoe @CoachWillAhrens @EstolaBart @On3sports @MichFBFrenzy pic.twitter.com/mi58UpHghN
— Kesean Collins (@Kesean_Collins) August 3, 2025

The Spartans are one of the primary programs in his recruitment, and one would have to think they're being strongly considered.

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