Here are three takeaways on the Spartans' finalized 2026 recruiting class plus a quick look ahead to the 2027 class

Novi Detroit Catholic Central receiver Samson Gash signed with Michigan State football after re-opening his recruitment before early signing day.

Fitzgerald was hired Dec. 1 to replace Jonathan Smith and Michigan State lost more than 40 players to the portal from a team coming off four straight losing seasons. The newcomers range from the Big Ten and SEC to FCS and Division II.

4-star Novi Detroit Catholic Central wide receiver Samson Gash, the state's fastest player, officially signed with Michigan State football Wednesday.

A Michigan State wide receiver is transferring to Memphis

Pat Fitzgerald made a late addition to his first recruiting class at Michigan State and it was a notable one. Samson Gash, a 2026 four-star wide receiver from Detroit Catholic Central, signed with the Spartans on Wednesday.

Pat Fitzgerald complemented 30 transfers, 15 early signees and 51 returners with a few signees Wednesday including standout receiver Samson Gash.

Michigan State has started to add future Spartans to their 2027 class, with verbal commitments rolling in for the green-and-white. We have you covered at Spartans Wire with our commitment tracker so you can keep an eye on who will be wearing the green-and-white in 2027 and beyond.

The Spartans face an interesting path in the conference.