Everything Michigan State’s Mel Tucker said at his Signing Day press conference
The Early Signing Period is here and Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker had a lot to say during his press conference.
Tucker touched on how everything is ready to go, plus how there could be a few more players signing by the end of the day.
The Spartans currently have the No. 5 class in the B1G, and the No. 20 class overall in the nation, per 247Sports.
Of their recruits, 5 of them are 4-stars or higher.
Here are Tucker’s full comments after his Wednesday presser, which also included some NIL thoughts and what the 2023 class may look like.
Tucker on 2023 recruiting: "We believe the '23 for us is going to be a very strong class." Says MSU's name recognition resonating with coaches and players "and we're going to be able get in on more of the top players in the country than before … and stay in it."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker on Khris Bogle: "He's filled out quite a bit" and is a "long, twitchy guy that plays with a lot of toughness and has a very good ability to rush the passer" with his length and bend. "I was very excited to be able to get in it with him."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker says "we'll have to see, it's fluid" but says MSU hopes to add "a couple more pieces" depending on players who become available. Does not have a set number yet of how many new players will be arriving for 2022.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker: "Everything is sped up" with the early signing period.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker on the NIL money: "It's a huge factor. Name, image and likeness moves the needle with coaches and recruits. There's a whole different mindset with the process now. It's not just the depth chart, playing time, scheme, Xs & Os."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker: "Before we accept a commitment, there's certain boxes these young men need to check for us, just like we have boxes we need to check for them." Says there is research to add to the overall picture of a player before MSU takes a commitment.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Tucker with another transfer reveal: Florida DE Khris Bogle (6-4, 240) from Fort Lauderdale. Recruited him while at Georgia. "He's big, long, athletic. He brings the immediate pass rush capability that we need."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 15, 2021
Mel Tucker says Michigan State will be able to fight for more high-end players in the 2023 class, thanks to the success of this season.
"The top of our board will be more robust."
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) December 15, 2021
Mel Tucker on additional signings today:
"We may have another name or two by the end of the day but we're not sure about that."
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) December 15, 2021
