Michigan State Football Blog | Spartan Football News | Spartan Football William Gholston; Southeastern (MI) LB/6-7/237; Undecided
Big Tuna. Man-child. Too Tall. William participated in the Under Armor All-America game, was a MaxPreps, SuperPreps and PrepStar Dream Team selection and an EA SPORTS All-American. Widely considered one of the nation’s top prospects by Tom Lemming (#12), Rivals.com (#21), Scout.com (#29), ESPNU 150 (#42) and Sporting News (#60), William was a two-time all-state selection. William recorded 115 tackles as a senior, with 44 tackles for loss and 27 sacks. Coach Dantonio says Gholston was a 5-star recruit not simply because of his size, but also because of his power and instinct off the line. William will likely play linebacker as a Spartan. ]]> William Gholston; Southeastern (MI) LB/6-7/237; Undecided
Big Tuna. Man-child. Too Tall. William participated in the Under Armor All-America game, was a MaxPreps, SuperPreps and PrepStar Dream Team selection and an EA SPORTS All-American. Widely considered one of the nation’s top prospects by Tom Lemming (#12), Rivals.com (#21), Scout.com (#29), ESPNU 150 (#42) and Sporting News (#60), William was a two-time all-state selection. William recorded 115 tackles as a senior, with 44 tackles for loss and 27 sacks. Coach Dantonio says Gholston was a 5-star recruit not simply because of his size, but also because of his power and instinct off the line. William will likely play linebacker as a Spartan. ]]> Taylor Calero; Southfield Christian (MI) DE/6-3/230; Business
Taylor, despite missing most of his senior season due to injury, earned recognition as one of the elite defensive ends in Michigan. Coach Dantonio says the commit has speed and versatility and is explosive on the field. Taylor was a three year starter at Southfield Christian and recorded 90 tackles as a junior. ]]> Taylor Calero; Southfield Christian (MI) DE/6-3/230; Business
Taylor, despite missing most of his senior season due to injury, earned recognition as one of the elite defensive ends in Michigan. Coach Dantonio says the commit has speed and versatility and is explosive on the field. Taylor was a three year starter at Southfield Christian and recorded 90 tackles as a junior. ]]> Travis Jackson; St. Francis DeSales (OH) OL/6-4/265;Undecided
Travis was a two-year starter and helped lead his team to two regional championships and a state championship game during his high school career. The linebacker recorded 78 tackles with 27 resulting in losses and 12 sacks as a senior.Travis was the AP Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. Coach Dantonio says Jackson is a tenacious and tough player who will be vital to the team and make a lot of impressive plays. ]]> Travis Jackson; St. Francis DeSales (OH) OL/6-4/265;Undecided
Travis was a two-year starter and helped lead his team to two regional championships and a state championship game during his high school career. The linebacker recorded 78 tackles with 27 resulting in losses and 12 sacks as a senior.Travis was the AP Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. Coach Dantonio says Jackson is a tenacious and tough player who will be vital to the team and make a lot of impressive plays. ]]> Tony Lippett; Crockett (MI) WR/6-3/185; Kinesiology
Considered one of the top 75 wide receivers in the country by Scout.com (#62) and Scouts, inc. (#50), Tony was a three-year starter at Crockett High School in Detroit. Accounted for 3,014 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2009, going 116-of-187 passing for 2,066 yards and 17 passing TDs. Coach Dantonio says Tony is quick track athlete with a big frame, making him a great target as a wide receiver. ]]> Tony Lippett; Crockett (MI) WR/6-3/185; Kinesiology
Considered one of the top 75 wide receivers in the country by Scout.com (#62) and Scouts, inc. (#50), Tony was a three-year starter at Crockett High School in Detroit. Accounted for 3,014 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2009, going 116-of-187 passing for 2,066 yards and 17 passing TDs. Coach Dantonio says Tony is quick track athlete with a big frame, making him a great target as a wide receiver. ]]> Skyler Schofner; Big Walnut (OH) OL/6-6/276; Criminal Justice
Skyler played in the Aloha Prep Bowl and Offensive-Defensive All-American Bowl during his senior year. The offensive tackle is one of the highest ranked in the country. Coach Dantonio says Schofner possesses the skills to allow early play in his career, including exceptional athletic ability and maturity. “He only needs experience to become a dominant player at this level.” ]]> Skyler Schofner; Big Walnut (OH) OL/6-6/276; Criminal Justice
Skyler played in the Aloha Prep Bowl and Offensive-Defensive All-American Bowl during his senior year. The offensive tackle is one of the highest ranked in the country. Coach Dantonio says Schofner possesses the skills to allow early play in his career, including exceptional athletic ability and maturity. “He only needs experience to become a dominant player at this level.” ]]> Niko Palazeti; Catholic Central (MI) FB/6-2/245; Pre-Law
Niko is a player who has the full package; great effort, great feet, and a good vision on the field. The fullback exhibits strength and can bench 400 lbs. He is a power player who was also a force at defensive end in high school. Coach Mark Dantonio thinks he will be a great asset for the quick team who is in need of strength and power players. ]]> Niko Palazeti; Catholic Central (MI) FB/6-2/245; Pre-Law
Niko is a player who has the full package; great effort, great feet, and a good vision on the field. The fullback exhibits strength and can bench 400 lbs. He is a power player who was also a force at defensive end in high school. Coach Mark Dantonio thinks he will be a great asset for the quick team who is in need of strength and power players. ]]> Nick Hill; Chelsea (MI) RB/5-6/182; Pre-Law
Before graduating early and enrolling at MSU this spring, Nick was considered one of the top running backs in the country by Rivals.com (#9), Tom Lemming (#17) and Scout.com (#41). An All-Midwest selection by PrepStar and SuperPrep, Nick rushed for 1,989 yards and 33 touchdowns as senior. Coach Dantonio says Nick did a great job displaying his skills at MSU’s summer camp, and is an explosive and powerful runner. ]]> Nick Hill; Chelsea (MI) RB/5-6/182; Pre-Law
Before graduating early and enrolling at MSU this spring, Nick was considered one of the top running backs in the country by Rivals.com (#9), Tom Lemming (#17) and Scout.com (#41). An All-Midwest selection by PrepStar and SuperPrep, Nick rushed for 1,989 yards and 33 touchdowns as senior. Coach Dantonio says Nick did a great job displaying his skills at MSU’s summer camp, and is an explosive and powerful runner. ]]> Mylan Hicks; Reniassance (MI) CB/5-11/182; Undecided
Mylan is considered one of the top cornerbacks by Scout.com (#10), Rivals.com (#42) and Tom Lemming (#12). Named to the Offense-Defensive All-American Bowl and SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest teams, Mylan had 44 tackles and four interceptions as a senior. Coach Dantonio says Mylan has great toughness and ball jugement, and is an explosive player. Committing early to MSU, Mylan showed no indecision throughout the process, which Dantonio views as a statement to Mylan’s character. ]]> Mylan Hicks; Reniassance (MI) CB/5-11/182; Undecided
Mylan is considered one of the top cornerbacks by Scout.com (#10), Rivals.com (#42) and Tom Lemming (#12). Named to the Offense-Defensive All-American Bowl and SuperPrep’s and PrepStar’s All-Midwest teams, Mylan had 44 tackles and four interceptions as a senior. Coach Dantonio says Mylan has great toughness and ball jugement, and is an explosive player. Committing early to MSU, Mylan showed no indecision throughout the process, which Dantonio views as a statement to Mylan’s character. ]]> Mike Sadler; Forest Hills Northern (MI) P/6-1/185; Mechanical Engineering
Mike is one of the top three punters in the nation. The Michigan native is graduating from high school with a 4.0 GPA and will come to MSU in the Honors College as a sophomore. Coach Dantonio said Mike has, “great ability to handle pressure, which he will need out in Spartan Stadium... and he solidifies our future.” Mike is ranked as the 7th kicker in the nation with the 4th strongest leg. We can only hope Sadler will be another Swenson in the making! ]]> Mike Sadler; Forest Hills Northern (MI) P/6-1/185; Mechanical Engineering
Mike is one of the top three punters in the nation. The Michigan native is graduating from high school with a 4.0 GPA and will come to MSU in the Honors College as a sophomore. Coach Dantonio said Mike has, “great ability to handle pressure, which he will need out in Spartan Stadium... and he solidifies our future.” Mike is ranked as the 7th kicker in the nation with the 4th strongest leg. We can only hope Sadler will be another Swenson in the making! ]]> Michael Dennis; Carey (OH) OT/6-7/270; Undecided
Michael was a three year starter in high school and ranks as one of the nation’s best Offensive Tackles. Coach Mark Dantonio said he has great feet and long arms, as well as being a great student. The commit also saw playing time at defensive end, tight end and long snapper during his high school career. Mike recorded nearly 50 tackles during his junior year as a career best, and was voted by his team as the Most Consistent Offensive Lineman in 2009. ]]> Michael Dennis; Carey (OH) OT/6-7/270; Undecided
Michael was a three year starter in high school and ranks as one of the nation’s best Offensive Tackles. Coach Mark Dantonio said he has great feet and long arms, as well as being a great student. The commit also saw playing time at defensive end, tight end and long snapper during his high school career. Mike recorded nearly 50 tackles during his junior year as a career best, and was voted by his team as the Most Consistent Offensive Lineman in 2009. ]]>