As the school year comes to an end, college football recruiting season is in full swing. And Jonathan Smith continues Michigan State Footballrevived presence in Ohio.
Wide receiver Braylon Collier announced his pledge to the Spartans on social media Friday, his sixth commitment for the class of 2025. He chose MSU over offers from Iowa, Iowa State and several Mid-American Conference programs.
The 6-foot-5, 170-pound Collier is a multi-sport standout at Perkins High in Sandusky, Ohio. He is rated as a three-star prospect and the nation’s No. 132 receiver, according to 247 Sports, but is not listed in their composite rankings.
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As a junior last fall, Collier caught 80 passes for 1,164 yards and scored 18 touchdowns.
Collier is Ohio’s first commitment in 2025 after the Spartans landed three Buckeye State prospects in 2024: Cincinnati offensive line twins Charlton and Mercer Luniewski and Cleveland receiver Austin Clay. Smith and his staff also explored Ohio’s player transfer portal after former coach Mel Tucker abandoned his home state during the 2022 and 2023 recruiting cycles.
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This article originally appeared in the Detroit Free Press: Michigan State Football Lands Three-Star Ohio WR Braylon Collier
