Antonio Gates Jr. arrived in East Lansing with high expectations for Michigan State. The son of NFL tight end legend Antonio Gates, the young wide receiver arrived as a 4-star prospect and the No. 9 in-state recruit for the class of 2022 per the 247 Sports Composite.

In Week 2, Gates was able to haul in his first catch, and it was a beautiful grab for a score. The play started with QB Noah Kim running play-action in the backfield.

The end result of the misdirection resulted in some one-on-one matchups down the field, including Gates on his defender. The Spartan had a step on his man to the inside, and Kim’s throw was a beautiful bomb with plenty of air to run under it.

The score went for 45 yards on Gates’ first career grab:

Overall, 9 different Spartans recorded a reception in the 45-14 win over Richmond. Tre Mosley led the way with 5 catches for 84 yards and a touchdown, but Gates’ grab is noteworthy. Hopefully, he’s able to add more playing time and touchdowns to his tally as a freshman.