Rutgers gains Detroit RB commitment, puts Spartans pursuit on hold
Rutgers gains Detroit RB commitment, puts Spartans pursuit on hold
Michigan State football's pursuit of an in-state prospect has been put on hold.
After reports surfaced earlier in the day that the Spartans were gearing up to host Detroit King running back Michael Dukes on an official visit, that visit has been cancelled. The Detroit product, who was previously committed to Toledo, has now made a commitment to Rutgers following his official visit to Piscataway this past weekend.
After the official visit to East Lansing was scheduled, the Rutgers staff made a push to gain the running backs commitment and they got their way.
With the commitment to the Scarlet Knights, 247Sports reporter Allen Trieu confirmed that Dukes will no longer be making the trip to Michigan State this weekend.
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