Michigan State is building the future of its secondary, as class of 2025 three-star cornerback Aydan West pledged to the Spartans on Tuesday night.
West currently attends Quince Orchard High School in Maryland.
West is coming off of an incredibly strong official visit to East Lansing, which made the decision easier for him. Still, it was something that required a lot of thought and prayer for West and his family.
“I choose Michigan State because I know they could develop me as not just a player, but as a man on and off the field,” West told Rivals. “I know that they play in a great conference where you get recognition, and Michigan State just sets you up for opportunity that some people just dream of.”
Prior to his official visit with Michigan State this past weekend, West took four additional official visits to West Virginia, Virginia, Cincinnati and Wake Forest over the past several weeks.
The Cavaliers were once considered the favorite for West, but he told Rivals that it ultimately came down to the Spartans and the Bearcats. Ultimately, MSU won out in his recruitment.
“Honestly, it was just, where do I see myself succeeding?” West explained. “I could see myself succeeding at both places (Michigan State and Cincinnati), but I put my trust into God, and he led me toward Michigan State. So, that’s really all it was. Cincinnati had a lot of things, really everything you need to be successful also. But Michigan State just came out on top because I built a genuine relationship with most of the coaches, not just my position coach, but most of the coaches.”
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Michigan State did not offer West a scholarship until earlier this month, but things quickly progressed, leading to the official visit and ultimately the commitment for West.
As West mentioned, he used the past few weeks…
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Publish date : 2024-06-25 23:05:53
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