The Michigan State Spartans originally offered 2026 wide receiver Justen Hodge under a different head coach. Where does Coach Jonathan Smith stand with one of Ohio's top prospects?
Michigan State wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins was one of the mainstays from before Jonathan Smith arrived in East Lansing. Keeping Hawkins was one of the best decisions Smith could have made.For the 2025 class, Hawkins was able to capitalize on a hot official visit cycle and land two three-star wide receivers in Ohio's Braylon Collier and Texas' Charles Taplin. A target that Hawkins will be looking at for the 2026 class is Ohio wide receiver Justen Hodge, of Mentor.
I spoke with Hodge, who told me that he was offered by former Spartans interim head coach Harlon Barnett. When Smith entered the picture, he visited Hodge at his school. "They came into a weight room lifting session, ," Hodge said. "They came in and watched me work out. I haven't spoken to them since. said he liked what he saw in the weight room and just throughout my workout. ... He was a real laid-back type of coach. I had a great conversation with him; he is great to talk to, and he's very smart and knowledgable about the game.
It is long past June 15, when the direct contact period was open for 2026 recruits. Hodge discussed how much his recruitment was blown up when the clock hit midnight. For"I can tell like who is really interested in me. People were checking in a lot, saying things," Hodge said. "You can just feel it when they are sending stuff out -- Is it a bunch of spam or are they really interested? Really actually having conversations with me, talking to me, are they really communicating a lot.
Michael France is Sports Illustrated's Michigan State recruiting beat writer, covering all things Big Ten recruiting for Spartan Nation. Be sure to follow him on Twitter/XDon’t forget to follow the official Spartan Nation Page on Facebook Spartan Nation
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