MSU Football Recruit Adloff Sees Major Boost in Ratings

Michigan State commitment Grant Adloff jumps up 247Sports rankings after previously being unranked.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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One of Michigan State's recent 2027 class commitments, offensive lineman Grant Adloff from Grand Rapids, has received a significant boost in his recruiting ratings and rankings from 247Sports. Adloff, who was previously unranked and unrated, is now listed as a high-end three-star prospect with a rating of 88 and is ranked as the No. 8 player from Michigan, the No. 27 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 438 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Why it matters

This is an important development for Michigan State as they look to build their 2027 recruiting class under new head coach Pat Fitzgerald. Landing an early commitment from Adloff was a good start, and now his rise in the rankings will likely lead to increased interest and attention from other programs, making it crucial for the Spartans to hold onto his commitment throughout the full recruiting cycle.

The details

Adloff committed to Michigan State this past weekend, joining three-star running back Savior Owens as the first two commitments of the Fitzgerald era. Prior to the rankings boost, Adloff held offers from West Virginia and several Group of Six schools, but his improved status could lead to additional Power Five interest in the coming months.

  • Adloff committed to Michigan State this past weekend.
  • Adloff was previously unranked and unrated by 247Sports.

The players

Grant Adloff

A 2027 offensive line commitment for Michigan State from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Savior Owens

A three-star running back who is one of the first two commitments in the 2027 class for new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

Pat Fitzgerald

The new head football coach at Michigan State University.

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What they’re saying

“It's a good thing Michigan State was able to land his commitment early on, and now, can hopefully hold onto him throughout this entire recruiting cycle.”

— Robert Bondy, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

Michigan State will look to continue building momentum in the 2027 recruiting class and hold onto Adloff's commitment as his stock continues to rise.

The takeaway

This early recruiting win for Michigan State and new coach Pat Fitzgerald shows the program is making strides in identifying and securing commitments from talented prospects like Adloff, who is now seeing his recruiting profile skyrocket after being previously unranked.