Denicos Allen
Position: Linebacker
Dantonio introduces Class of 2013
MSU head coach signs 23 players to National Letter of intent; class rated No. 14 by recruiting Web site Rivals.com
On Wednesday’s National Signing Day, the MSU football team announced the addition of 23 student-athletes to the football program for the 2009 season.
The Spartans’ 2009 recruiting class, which ranks 15th in the country by recruiting Web site Rivals.com, has 10 four-star recruits and seven of the top 10 rated players in Michigan. The class consists of 12 players from Michigan, seven from Ohio, two from Florida and one each from Indiana and Iowa.
On Wednesday, MSU head coach Mark Dantonio met with media in the Skandalaris Football Center to discuss his latest recruiting class, which he gave an “A” grade.
Stars (according to Rivals.com): 3
Height: 6-0
Weight: 210
Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio
Interesting fact: Can bench-press 375 pounds
Edwin Baker
Position: Running back
Stars: 4
Height: 5-10
Weight: 204
Hometown: Oak Park, Mich.
Interesting fact: The second-ranked recruit in Michigan
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David Barrent
Position: Offensive line
Stars: 4
Height: 6-8
Weight: 290
Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
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Interesting fact: The top-ranked recruit in Iowa
Larry Caper
Position: Running back
Stars: 4
Height: 5-11
Weight: 215
Hometown: Battle Creek, Mich.
Interesting fact: Four-year varsity starting running back
Henry Conway
Position: Offensive line
Stars: 3
Height: 6-6
Weight: 295
Hometown: Cleveland
Interesting fact: Can squat 500 pounds
Dana Dixon
Position: Defensive back
Stars: 3
Height: 6-2
Weight: 171
Hometown: Detroit
Interesting fact: Played wide receiver and free safety in high school
Denzel Drone
Position: Linebacker
Stars: 3
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Hometown: Plant City, Fla.
Interesting fact: At about 1,252 miles from his hometown, will travel the farthest to play at MSU
Bennie Fowler
Position: Wide receiver
Stars: 3
Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Hometown: Detroit
Interesting fact: The 15th-ranked recruit in Michigan
Dan France
Position: Defensive end
Stars: 3
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275
Hometown: North Royalton, Ohio
Interesting fact: Has size to be a blocking tight end
Corey Freeman
Position: Defensive end
Stars: 2
Height: 6-3
Weight: 235
Hometown: Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Interesting fact: Had 67 tackles and 16 sacks as a senior
Jeremy Gainer
Position: Linebacker
Stars: 4
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Hometown: Detroit
Interesting fact: Also played basketball and ran track in high school
TyQuan Hammock
Position: Linebacker
Stars: 3
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.
Interesting fact: Chose MSU over Minnesota, where his older brother is the recruiting coordinator
Derek Hoebing
Position: Tight end
Stars: 2
Height: 6-6
Weight: 245
Hometown: Vermillion, Ohio
Interesting fact: Chose MSU over Maryland and Virginia
Jairus Jones
Position: All-purpose
Stars: 3
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
Interesting fact: Father played running back at Florida and later in the NFL
Nate Klatt
Position: Offensive Line
Stars: 4
Height: 6-4
Weight: 286
Hometown: Canal Fulton, Ohio
Interesting fact: Has a 4.0 grade-point average
Andrew Maxwell
Position: Quarterback
Stars: 4
Height: 6-3
Weight: 192
Hometown: Midland, Mich.
Interesting fact: Competed at the Elite 11 invitation-only quarterback camp
Kevin Muma
Position: Kicker
Stars: 2
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Hometown: Troy, Mich.
Interesting fact: Played quarterback in high school, finishing with 1,500 yards
Chris Norman
Position: Linebacker
Stars: 4
Height: 6-2
Weight: 207
Hometown: Detroit
Interesting fact: Played with Dixon at Detroit Renaissance High
Micajah Reynolds
Position: Offensive line
Stars: 3
Height: 6-5
Weight: 310
Hometown: Lansing
Interesting fact: Has played multiple offensive line positions
Dion Sims
Position: Tight end
Stars: 4
Height: 6-5
Weight: 230
Hometown: Orchard Lake, Mich.
Interesting fact: Rated as one of the top athletes in the state; might play basketball and football at MSU
Donald Spencer
Position: Wide receiver
Stars: 4
Height: 6-4
Weight: 197
Hometown: Ypsilanti, Mich.
Interesting fact: Recorded 435 yards in 18 receptions as a junior, a 24.1 yard average
Blake Treadwell
Position: Offensive line
Stars: 4
Height: 6-3
Weight: 270
Hometown: East Lansing
Interesting fact: The son of MSU offensive coordinator Don Treadwell; is Dantonio’s godson
Patrick White
Position: Wide receiver
Stars: 3
Height: 5-11
Weight: 172
Hometown: Pickerington, Ohio
Interesting fact: Runs a 4.4-second 40-yard dash
—Compiled by Joey Nowak
