Michigan State football lands OT Collin Campbell from Arizona, first 4-star in 2026 class
Offensive lineman Collin Campbell from Arizona announced his commitment to the Spartans via social media on Friday, June 12. He is MSU's 11th pledge in the recruiting cycle and the second offensive lineman.
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Frankenmuth defensive lineman Derrick Simmons was Smith's only four-star recruit in his 18-player 2025 class of incoming freshmen.
Michigan State Spartans head coach Jonathan Smith greets fans before the NCAA football game against Ohio State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
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Campbell picked the Spartans over Washington and Utah, as well as holding Big Ten offers from Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue and UCLA among other Football Bowl Subdivision programs. The 6-foot-7, 280-pound product of Williams Field High in Gilbert, Arizona, is listed as the third-best player in his state and is rated the nation's No. 34 offensive tackle and No. 373 player overall according to 247Sports.com's composite rankings.
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Campbell is MSU's second offensive tackle commit for 2026, joining 6-6 270-pound Eli Bickel from North Branch.
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