Michigan State football’s big weekend just got even more significant!
As reported by On3’s Blair Sanderson, four-star defensive back Elijah Dotson from Belleville, Mich., is set to visit the campus this weekend.
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This is significant news not just because Dotson is a four-star recruit and recently climbed to the No. 2 spot among players in Michigan on 247Sports, but also because he’s currently committed to Pitt. Former Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi secured his commitment back in May, and the Spartans were in the mix at that time.
Iowa is also in the running for Dotson, according to 247Sports, making a potential win against the Hawkeyes even more crucial for Michigan State’s future.
With Dotson planning this visit, it seems he might be considering expanding his options. Although he’s been committed for about five months, the newfound interest from several Power Four schools must be enticing as he enters his senior year of high school.
Ranked as the No. 118 overall recruit and the No. 10 safety in the nation by 247Sports, Dotson stands as the second-best player in Michigan, just behind his teammate Bryce Underwood, who is a five-star quarterback committed to LSU. He also ranks slightly ahead of four-star Michigan State commit Derrick Simmons from Frankenmuth.
Jonathan Smith will need to make a concerted effort if he hopes to change Dotson’s mind, but this situation presents a promising opportunity for the Spartans.
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