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Michigan State lands QB target for 1st commitment of 2025 recruiting class
By Andrew Olson
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Michigan State has a key first piece for its 2025 recruiting class.
Leo Hannan, a quarterback from the West Coast, has verbally committed to play for Jonahtan Smith’s program. Hannan shared the big news with Hayes Fawcett of On3.
BREAKING: Class of 2025 QB Leo Hannan has Committed to Michigan State, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’4 215 QB from Long Beach, CA chose the Spartans over Colorado and Virginia
“Thank you to my coaches and teammates and especially my family! Trust the process… Go Green!”… pic.twitter.com/pRvir6xVNN
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 22, 2024
A standout of Anaheim (California) Servite High School, Hannan is listed as measuring 6-4, 210 pound. On the 247Sports Composite, Hannan is rated 3-stars, the No. 50 quarterback, No. 64 recruit in the state of California and No. 813 prospect overall in the Class of 2025.
Hannan committed to Michigan State over offers from 15 other programs. Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Virginia and Washington were among the other programs to show interest.
Target acquired for Jonathan Smith’s staff
Hannan is a big get for the Spartans. He was the first quarterback recruit to receive an MSU offer from Smith and offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren upon their arrival in East Lansing.
Fans may not get too excited for a commitment from a 3-star prospect ranked the No. 50 quarterback, but looking at Hannan’s play, it’s easy to see why Smith and Lindgren wanted to get him on board with the Spartans. Hannan shows impressive arm strength and mobility.
New #MichiganState QB Leo Hannan.
It’s clear why he was the first 2025 QB this staff offered when they arrived. They get their top guy to kick off the class.
He can do it all: deep shots, touch throws, off-platform throws, window-fitting bullets, long scrambles, & quick jukes. pic.twitter.com/LeHCoLmDuK
— Justin Thind (@JustinThind) April 22, 2024
There is plenty of time, too, for Hannan to move up in the recruiting rankings between now and December’s Early Signing Period. At this stage, it’s a huge plus for Smith and his staff to have a quarterback pledge on board to help sell the vision to summer visitors who could be joining Hannan in the 2025 recruiting class.
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A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.