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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State needed to replenish its wide receiver room this offseason, and it has done just that. And more. The Spartans landed four wide receivers from the transfer portal, all four coming from lower-level programs but all coming off productive 2024 campaigns nonetheless.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 15

Watch: Transfer WR Rodney Bullard Jr. Talks Coming to MSU, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State football brought in several wide receivers by way of the transfer portal this winter. Of the four, the one that has probably gone the most unnoticed by those outside the program is Rodney Bullard Jr., a player who comes from the Division II level, having spent three seasons at Valdosta State.

Watch: Michigan State's Courtney Hawkins Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State added a number of new faces to its wide receiver room this winter. With the combination of those talented transfers and returning receivers like Nick Marsh and Alante Brown, the Spartans will have plenty of options for quarterback Aidan Chiles.

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 31

In-State 2027 Prospects That Need to be on MSU's Radar

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith has been hard at work so far this spring. Spring ball is in full swing, and the Spartans have made it their mission to maximize those practices, meanwhile the staff has been busy scouting the 2026 and 2027 classes and extending offers.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 23

Where Do Spartans Stand With In-State Five-Star?

Michigan State has been pushing hard for Harper Woods 2027 five-star wideout Dakota Guerrant . Guerrant is one of the most talented players in the entire country and has received attention from almost every single Power Four school in the nation.

Top WR Prospect on MSU's Courtney Hawkins, Recruitment

Wide receiver Dakota Guerrant (Harper Woods) is one of Michigan's best prospects in the 2027 class, which could end up as the most talented in the history of the state.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 3

EXCLUSIVE: Talented WR Target For MSU Talks Coach Hawkins

Michigan State is making some late moves in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and special attention has been paid to the state of Florida and the wide receiver position.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 1

MSU Football Offers Intriguing WR

Michigan State recently offered wide receiver Xavier Stinson, per his post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The 2026 prospect is the No. 113 player at his position, per 247Sports, and the No.

MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 13

Report: MSU Sets Official Visit With Rising WR Bardo

A rising name at wide receiver in the 2026 class is that of Tayshon Bardo, out of Penn High School in Indiana. Bardo is the No. 79 wide receiver in the class and the No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 31

Report: Electric WR Talks Michigan State Offer

2026 wide receiver Kortez Rupert is the No. 118 prospect at his position in the class, per 247Sports. The East St. Louis (Illinois) product was recently offered by Spartans wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins.

MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 26

How Courtney Hawkins Maintains MSU's Strongest NFL Pipeline

The recruiting hub of 247Sports has a page that is dedicated to ranking the best recruiters in the country. Recruiters in college football are typically position coaches and -- you guessed it -- they recruit their position group.

MSU Offers One of the Best WRs in 2027 Class

Michigan State wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins is one of the foremost recruiters and in-house developers of the position throughout all of college football.

MSU Football 2025 WR Collier Ready to Shine Early

As I've reported, 2025 Michigan State wide receiver Braylon Collier is a special talent. His work ethic is elite and his playmaking ability -- route running, speed, a large catch radius, and after-the-catch moves.

Courtney Hawkins is a Fan of Spartans' New Recruiting Approach

The Michigan State Spartans' No. 1 priority in recruiting has been targeting the Midwest. It has been the stated mission of Coach Jonathan Smith since his first press conference as head coach.

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MLB News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 12

Watch: MSU's Courtney Hawkins Talks State of WR Room and More Heading into Week 12

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's Courtney Hawkins has produced some major talent in his time as the Spartans' wide receivers coach, and that has only continued this season.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 15

Spartans Offer Elite WR with Connections to Commit

The Michigan State Spartans are among the best recruiters and developers of wide receivers. All thanks to Spartans wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 23

EXCLUSIVE: Elite Spartan Football Commit Breaks Down Big Game

Courtney Hawkins, Michigan State wide receivers coach, is a talented evaluator of wide receiver talent. He matches that ability in landing that talent.

Michigan State Spartans News / Spartan Shadows / September 13

Michigan State football: Nick Marsh’s breakout not just a flash in the pan

Courtney Hawkins is the solo coach left over from a previous regime that had its fair share of blunders. You could cite many reasons why Hawkins is still with Michigan State football.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 12

MSU's Courtney Hawkins Gives Insight on Rollercoaster Recruitment of Superstar Freshman

Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh, a freshman, has quickly become one of the biggest names in college football. His incredible performance against Maryland, an eight-reception, 194-yard (with one touchdown) day, earned him national honors throughout the sport.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 24

MSU WRs Coach Courtney Hawkins Praises Jonathan Smith, New Staff

Amidst all of Michigan State football's coaching turnover this offseason, Spartans wide receiver coach Courtney Hawkins was the only constant. Hawkins, who has been on staff since 2020, decided to stay this offseason, despite being surrounded by a completely new group of coaches.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 23

Michigan State's Courtney Hawkins With Updates on WR Room, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkisn. was the only coach who remained on staff from last season. He will yet again be leading a very talented Spartan wide receiver room, and he couldn't be more excited to see what they display in Week 1.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 8

EXCLUSIVE: Michigan State 4-Star 2026 WR Target Somourian Wingo Jr. Explains Why He Likes WR Coach Courtney Hawkins

Visiting coaches are nothing new to Somourian Wingo Jr., so when the Michigan State Spartans offered him, it seemed like clock-work to the young wide receiver.

MLB News / Spartan Shadows / December 11, 2023

What can Courtney Hawkins provide for Jonathan Smith and MSU?

Courtney Hawkins has officially been hired as Jonathan Smith’s receivers coach. What can he bring to the new staff? Michigan State announced the hiring of Courtney Hawkins to Jonathan Smith’s coaching staff Monday afternoon.

MLB News / Spartan Shadows / December 11, 2023

Courtney Hawkins officially back as Jonathan Smith’s WRs coach

Courtney Hawkins has officially been hired by Jonathan Smith as the Spartans’ wide receivers coach on the new staff. The good news has been rolling in on Monday as Michigan State football fans got a nice break from the nightmare that is the basketball program (crazy to say given the 4-8 season, I know).

MLB News / Spartan Shadows / November 28, 2023

Jonathan Smith reportedly retaining Courtney Hawkins

New Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith is rumored to be retaining wide receivers coach and Spartan legend Courtney Hawkins. We’ve seen a lot of good news coming out of East Lansing over the past few days, outside of the transfers.