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Michigan State football pledge AJ Kirk was once a top prospect nationally

Nov 30, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans safety David Dowell (6) and Michigan State Spartans safety Xavier Henderson (3) celebrate a turnover during the second half a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

After injury issues and a transfer, Michigan State football’s newest commit went from a top prospect in the nation to a three-star.

Mel Tucker has done quite the job in just a handful of months with Michigan State football. He took over after National Signing Day and has had to deal with a pandemic limiting his recruiting about a month later.