It was a big day for the Michigan State football program on Wednesday, as Mel Tucker and his staff were able to lock in all of their committed players during the early signing period, but they were also able to land some high profile transfers.
After things started to settle down, Mel Tucker spoke to the media about the happenings of the day, where the program stands, and a few other important topics, and you can see check out the notable comments from that press conference below.
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Mel Tucker at the podium to sum up MSU’s 2023 recruiting class. Says the staff worked “tirelessly” on assembling the 14 prep players and 12 transfers.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
Tucker adds that “more are expected” but he likes the size and speed the Spartans added today.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
Tucker says K Jonathan Kim “is a kickoff machine.” Will also “be critical” in FG/PAT. Mentions Ryan Eckley, who could be the punter in 2023.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
Tucker calls QB Sam Leavitt “a football junkie” with “a live arm.”
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
Tucker says RB Jaelon Barbarin “is one of the fastest players in the country. … He gives our RB room a different dimension. He’s a home-run hitter.”
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
Tucker on UConn transfer RB Nathan Carter: “The kid loves football” and runs a 4.2 40-yard dash while playing with toughness.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 21, 2022
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