Michigan State is making it clear: they’re not going to sit on the sidelines when it comes to elite talent. On Tuesday, the Spartans re-offered a scholarship to Kameron McGee - a name that’s already making serious waves in the 2028 recruiting class.
McGee, a five-star edge rusher out of Chicago, is one of the most sought-after prospects in the country. According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 6 overall player in the class, the No. 2 edge rusher nationally, and the top-ranked recruit in the state of Illinois. That’s the kind of profile that turns heads in every Power Five recruiting room - and Michigan State’s new coaching staff clearly wants back in the mix.
This isn’t the first time the Spartans have offered McGee. The previous staff extended an offer back in January 2025, but with a new regime now in place in East Lansing, the re-offer signals a renewed commitment to keeping the Spartans in the race for one of the most dynamic defensive playmakers in the country.
McGee’s recruitment is already a who’s who of college football royalty. Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Ohio State headline a long list of top-tier programs that have extended offers.
And it’s not just the blue bloods - schools from every major conference are in pursuit. LSU, Texas, USC, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Washington are just a few of the big names in the mix, alongside regional contenders like Illinois, Iowa, and Purdue.
What makes McGee such a hot commodity? It starts with his explosiveness off the edge - he’s the kind of pass rusher who can wreck a game plan by himself.
His combination of size, speed, and technique already has college coaches projecting him as an immediate impact player at the next level. And with nearly two full high school seasons still to play, his ceiling might not even be in sight yet.
For Michigan State, re-offering McGee isn’t just about chasing stars - it’s about staking a claim in the Midwest’s recruiting landscape. Landing a player of McGee’s caliber would be a statement for the new staff, signaling that the Spartans are serious about building a defense that can go toe-to-toe with the best in the Big Ten and beyond.
Recruiting battles like this are never easy. With so many national powers involved, it’ll take more than just a scholarship offer to land McGee.
But for Michigan State, getting back in the conversation is the first step. And with the new staff showing early aggressiveness on the trail, don’t be surprised if the Spartans make things interesting down the stretch.