MSU lands commitment from 2017 LB Darien Clemons
Michigan State wrapped up spring football during the Green & White game Saturday, but its recruiting efforts are now in full swing.
Piqua (Ohio) High 2017 linebacker Darien Clemons tweeted his verbal commitment to MSU Tuesday night. He received an offer from the Spartans while on campus for the spring game Saturday according to 247Sports.
"I'm beyond excited to announce that I am committed to Michigan State University," Clemons tweeted. "Thank you to all the coaches that have extended me an offer and a thank you to all my coaches that have put me in the best position to do great things on/off the field. Also a very special thank you to my parents for all the love/support and being patient through the process with me I wouldn't be here with them! #GoGreen #SpartyDawg #V4MSU"
The 6-foot-1, 214-pound Clemons is a 3-star prospect and held additional offers from Rutgers, Cincinnati and a host of MAC schools according to rivals.com and 247Sports.
Clemons is the 7th verbal commitment for 2017 and second from the state of Ohio, joining Massillon (Ohio) Perry lineman Matt Carrick, who committed last Wednesday.