MSU misses on late DE targets Dioubate, Sammons

EAST LANSING -- Michigan State made late runs at two high-profile players at a high-need position, but both decided today to go elsewhere.

The official Auburn football account announced the signing of Prince Sammons, a defensive end from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. MSU made a late push for the 6-foot-8 Sammons, who also could play offensive tackle in college.

And Rivals.com reported that defensive end Karamo Dioubate of Philadelphia had dropped MSU from his list of finalists. MSU also got in late on the former Penn State commitment, who was down to South Carolina and Temple at the end, according to Rivals.com.

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As of 9:30 a.m., several members of MSU's class had signed. The signed letters of intent, in the order they arrived, have come from:

• A.J. Arcuri, offensive lineman/defensive lineman, Powell, Ohio.
• Luke Powell, offensive lineman/defensive lineman, Lewis Center, Ohio
• Austin Andrews, cornerback, Columbus, Ohio.
• Trishton Jackson, receiver, West Bloomfield.
• Mike Panasiuk, defensive tackle, Roselle, Ill.
• Brandon Randle, linebacker, Battle Creek.
• Matt Allen, offensive lineman, Hinsdale, Ill.
• Naquan Jones, defensive tackle, Mount Prospect, Ill.

MSU football signing day at a glance