Michigan State Makes First Move in 2027 Recruiting Class, Targeting In-State Standout WR Charles Britton
EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Pat Fitzgerald era at Michigan State is officially underway, and it didn’t take long for the new head coach to plant his recruiting flag. The Spartans have made their first scholarship offer in the 2027 class, and it went to a name that’s already turning heads in Michigan high school football circles: Charles Britton.
Fitzgerald personally extended the offer to the Belleville (Mich.) wide receiver, signaling not just the first known offer of the 2027 cycle for Michigan State, but also a clear message - the Spartans are looking to build a wall around the state, starting with one of its most electric young playmakers.
Britton, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound junior, has been a force this season for perennial powerhouse Belleville High School. In just 10 games, he racked up 53 catches for 981 yards and 14 touchdowns. Add in his work on special teams and the ground game, and Britton totaled 1,459 all-purpose yards - the kind of stat line that jumps off the page and onto recruiting boards.
What stands out about Britton isn’t just the numbers, though. It’s how he gets them.
He’s got a smooth release off the line, sharp route-running instincts, and the kind of burst that makes defensive backs second-guess their angles. Whether he’s stretching the field vertically or turning a quick slant into a chunk play, Britton brings a dynamic element that’s tough to coach and even tougher to defend.
For Fitzgerald, this offer is more than just a recruiting move - it’s a statement. After years of building a reputation for player development and defensive toughness, the former Northwestern head coach is now tasked with re-energizing the Spartans' pipeline and reestablishing the program’s identity in the Big Ten. Targeting a high-upside in-state receiver like Britton shows an early emphasis on homegrown talent and offensive explosiveness.
The Spartans are clearly looking to get ahead of the curve in the 2027 cycle, and Britton’s offer is likely just the beginning. But as first impressions go, this one says a lot - Michigan State is swinging early, swinging local, and swinging with purpose.