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Michigan State Football: Top National Signing Day targets

By Connor Muldowney

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team onto the field before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans leads his team onto the field before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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2. Ameer Speed, 3-star CB (Jacksonville, Fla.)

Michigan State made the top-five of three-star cornerback Ameer Speed, one of the top uncommitted defensive backs in the class. However, the Spartans received an official visit from him back in October and he has since taken a trip to each of the other finalists.

The chances of landing him are slim, but he would be a huge victory for the staff if they could somehow receive his commitment. He is set to make his decision on National Signing Day between Georgia, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Oregon. Georgia presumably leads the way.

What makes Speed an even more valuable target for Michigan State? The Spartans missed out on Amir Riep and Ambry Thomas who were considered their top targets at the cornerback position in this class and currently have Josiah Scott and Tre Person committed in the 2017 class. Adding another cornerback would provide some much-needed depth and he would likely be the best of the class.

Speed has excellent size for a cornerback, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 195 pounds, and the Jacksonville-native also has ideal athleticism and ball skills for the position. He’s ranked the No. 350 overall prospect and 41st-best cornerback in the class, according to the 247Sports‘ composite.

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