Local prospect Jack Lansing commits to Michigan State football on Thursday
Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in East Lansing.
Michigan State football added a commitment to its 2026 class from a local prospect on Thursday.
Jack Lansing of Hartland, Mich. announced his commitment to Michigan State on Thursday evening. Lansing posted on social media platform X to announce his commitment to the Spartans.
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Lansing is a preferred walk-on commitment for Michigan State. He is listed as an athlete, with a frame of 6-foot-0 and 200 pounds.
Lansing picked up a preferred walk-on offer from the Spartans last month. He choose Michigan State over another preferred walk-on offer from Pitt.
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