Michigan State Offers Highly-Coveted Illinois OT Prospect

Corey Laga, an unranked 2027 offensive tackle, receives offer from Spartans after weekend visit.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:55pm

Michigan State football has extended an offer to Corey Laga, an unranked offensive tackle prospect from Lemont, Illinois in the 2027 class. Laga, who stands at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, announced the offer on social media after visiting the Spartans' campus this past weekend. He now holds nearly 10 offers from schools including Kansas, Kansas State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Eastern Michigan, and San Diego State.

Why it matters

Recruiting top offensive line talent is crucial for Michigan State as they look to rebuild their program and compete in the Big Ten. Laga is an under-the-radar prospect who could develop into a valuable addition to the Spartans' future offensive line.

The details

Corey Laga is currently an unranked offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound lineman plays for Lemont High School in Illinois. Michigan State is the latest power five school to extend an offer to Laga, joining a group of nearly 10 other programs that have already offered, including Kansas, Kansas State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Eastern Michigan, and San Diego State.

  • Laga announced the Michigan State offer on his social media account on Saturday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Corey Laga

An unranked offensive tackle prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, Laga stands at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds and plays for Lemont High School in Illinois.

Michigan State

The Spartans' football program, which is looking to rebuild and compete in the Big Ten conference.

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The takeaway

Michigan State's offer to Corey Laga demonstrates their commitment to bolstering their offensive line through recruiting talented, yet unheralded, prospects. Laga's recruitment will be one to watch as the Spartans look to build for the future.