Michigan State is staying aggressive on the recruiting trail, and this week, head coach Pat Fitzgerald made it clear that Indiana is a priority. Fitzgerald was on the move, visiting several high schools across the state, and one of his key stops was at Zionsville High School - home to one of the Midwest’s fastest-rising underclassmen, tight end Theo Schott.
Schott, a 2028 prospect, is already turning heads despite being just a sophomore. At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, he’s got the kind of size and athleticism that jumps off the tape.
And now, he’s got a Michigan State offer to go with it. Fitzgerald made the offer personally during his visit, signaling just how serious the Spartans are about getting in early on what’s shaping up to be a high-stakes recruitment.
This wasn’t just a routine stop. Michigan State’s staff clearly sees Schott as a difference-maker in the making - and they’re not alone.
His offer list already reads like a who’s who of college football: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, and Wisconsin have all made their pitches, along with Big Ten neighbors Illinois and Purdue, plus Texas Tech. That kind of national attention this early in a player’s high school career doesn’t come around often.
For Michigan State, getting in the mix now is about more than just adding another name to the offer sheet. It’s about building relationships - with Schott, with his coaches, and with a region that continues to produce elite-level talent. Fitzgerald knows that to compete in the Big Ten and beyond, you have to win battles like this one before they really heat up.
Schott’s recruitment is still in its early stages, but it’s already clear he’s going to be one of the most talked-about tight ends in the 2028 class. And with Michigan State now in the picture, the race just got even more interesting.