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Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
Michigan State football hauls in NFL legacy recruits TJ Umenyiora and Quinn Buckey for 2026 class
Photo by Adam Ruff/ Getty Images When it comes to building a winning culture, Michigan State is leaning into legacy. Over the weekend, the Spartans added two more pieces to their 2026 recruiting puzzle—both with NFL pedigree. TJ Umenyiora, a defensive back from Georgia and the son of two-time Super Bowl champion Osi Umenyiora, announced his commitment on Saturday, just one day after offensive lineman Quinn Buckey, the son of former NFL player Jeff Buckey, pledged his future to East Lansing. These back-to-back additions mark a pivotal moment in a red-hot June for the Spartans, who now have 13 players locked into their 2026 class. TJ Umenyiora and Quinn Buckey—sons of former NFL players—join Michigan State football 's rising 2026 recruiting class loaded with talent and momentum On Saturday, June 14, TJ Umenyiora revealed his college decision through a social media post, becoming the latest name to join Michigan State 's 2026 recruiting class. A 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back out of Blessed Trinity Catholic in Roswell, Georgia, Umenyiora is currently rated as one of the top 100 cornerbacks in his class, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. His decision follows a busy recruitment cycle that included official visits to Auburn, Mississippi State, and Northwestern, as well as a trip to Michigan State earlier in the month. Umenyiora's father, Osi, carved out an 11-year NFL career after being drafted in the second round by the New York Giants in 2003. He earned two Super Bowl rings and multiple All-Pro honors. Now, it's his son's turn to step into the spotlight. "This is just the beginning," TJ posted in his announcement, referencing his own journey. Just 24 hours earlier, on Friday, June 13, three-star offensive lineman Quinn Buckey from California also made his pledge to Michigan State public. Buckey is the son of Jeff Buckey, who spent four seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman. The younger Buckey brings grit to the offensive front and adds balance to a class that continues to take shape on both sides of the ball. Michigan State football's 2026 recruiting class surges with June commitments from NFL legacy prospects TJ Umenyiora and Quinn Buckey The Spartans' 2026 recruiting class now includes 13 players, with nine of those commitments coming in June alone. Leading the way in Michigan State's 2026 class are two standout four-star recruits—quarterback Kayd Coffman and offensive lineman Collin Campbell. With the addition of TJ Umenyiora, the Spartans now have four defensive backs committed on that side of the ball, joining KJ Deriso, Brayden Thomas, and Eliyjah Caldwell-Hardy in the secondary. This recent momentum shows that Michigan State isn't just focused on athletic potential—it's banking on lineage, leadership, and legacy. With names like Umenyiora and Buckey on board, it's clear that pedigree still matters in the college football arms race. When the sons of NFL veterans choose your program, it says something about trust, tradition, and future potential. Michigan State may be building for 2026, but the foundation is already taking shape this summer. And if June is any indication, the Spartans are just getting started. Also Read: Jaylen Warren's bold offseason overhaul could make him the Pittsburgh Steelers' surprise RB1 in 2025
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Michigan State makes top 4 for 3-star OT Quinn Buckey ahead of commitment on Friday
Michigan State makes top 4 for 3-star OT Quinn Buckey ahead of commitment on Friday Michigan State has been named one of four finalists for a three-star offensive lineman prospect set to announce his college decision on Friday. Quinn Buckey of Bakersfield, Calif. revealed his top four schools this week, with Michigan State making the cut. According to Buckey's post on social media platform X, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, Arizona and UCLA are the four finalists he is considering at this time. Buckey will officially announce his college commitment on Friday. Buckey is a three-star prospect, with a recruiting rating of 87 on 247Sports. He ranks as the No. 75 offensive tackle in 247Sports' composite rankings. He is also listed as the No. 76 player from California and No. 879 overall prospect in the class. Michigan State hosted Buckey for an official visit in April and has been in the mix for his commitment for quite some time. However, Vanderbilt is currently projected to land his commitment per 247Sports. So we will have to see if the Spartans can make a final push to persuade him to end up in East Lansing, Mich. instead of down in SEC country. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
MSU football target, 3-star OT Quinn Buckey to announce college decision next month
A Spartans target is set to announce his college decision next month. Quinn Buckey of Bakersfield, Calif. announced this week that he will make his college decision known in June. According to a post on social media network X from Buckey, he will be committing on June 13. Advertisement Buckey is listed as a three-star offensive tackle in the 2026 class. He holds a rating of 87 on 247Sports. Buckey ranks as the No. 74 offensive tackle in the class, according to 247Sports. He is also listed as the No. 85 player from California in the class. Michigan State is one of a handful of teams that are in the mix for Buckey's commitment. He took an official visit to Michigan State in early April, and has also visited Oklahoma State and California. Buckey is also scheduled to take an official visit to UCLA, Arizona and Vanderbilt prior to announcing his decision in the middle of June. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5. This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU football target, 3-star OT Quinn Buckey nearing commitment
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Spartans listed as finalist for 3-star California OL prospect ahead commitment next month
Michigan State football is one of eight schools still in the mix for a three-star California offensive lineman that will be announcing his college decision next month. Quinn Buckey of Bakersfield, Calif. revealed his top eight schools he'll be considering as he leads up to his commitment next month. Buckey is down to the following schools: Michigan State, UCLA, California, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Arizona, Vanderbilt and Stanford. Advertisement Buckey is listed as a three-star offensive tackle in the 2026 class. He holds a rating of 87 on 247Sports. Buckey ranks as the No. 74 offensive tackle in the class, according to 247Sports. He is also listed as the No. 85 player from California in the class. Buckey announced last week that he'll be officially committing on June 13. This will come after numerous official visits, including a trip to Michigan State last month. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5. This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: 3-star OL Quinn Buckey includes MSU as finalist with commitment coming up
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spartans listed as finalist for 3-star California OL prospect ahead commitment next month
Spartans listed as finalist for 3-star California OL prospect ahead commitment next month Michigan State is battling it out with the likes of UCLA, Stanford and Vanderbilt for a three-star offensive lineman from California Michigan State football is one of eight schools still in the mix for a three-star California offensive lineman that will be announcing his college decision next month. Quinn Buckey of Bakersfield, Calif. revealed his top eight schools he'll be considering as he leads up to his commitment next month. Buckey is down to the following schools: Michigan State, UCLA, California, Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Arizona, Vanderbilt and Stanford. Buckey is listed as a three-star offensive tackle in the 2026 class. He holds a rating of 87 on 247Sports. Buckey ranks as the No. 74 offensive tackle in the class, according to 247Sports. He is also listed as the No. 85 player from California in the class. Buckey announced last week that he'll be officially committing on June 13. This will come after numerous official visits, including a trip to Michigan State last month. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
