Official visit season was kind to Jonathan Smith and Michigan State football this summer as the Spartans landed about 20 commits and vaulted from the 70-range nationally into the top 25. They've since dropped slightly, but it feels like this class will end up being better than last year's.
Smith has proven that he can recruit at a fairly high level although the quality of his commits should improve if he can lead Michigan State to winning seasons and bowl games.
While his 2026 recruiting class is filling up quickly, Smith is already looking ahead to 2027, and he knows how important winning some key in-state recruiting battles will be.