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Why Michael Fletcher chose Michigan State: I prayed and God told me

Carman-Ainsworth (Flint) 4-star 2019 DE Michael Fletcher commits to Michigan State on Friday, June 29, 2018. Video by Perry A. Farrell, Detroit Free Press. Wochit

FLINT — Michael Fletcher said he prayed and God told him to go to Michigan State. So on one of the hottest days of the year, in a hot gym at Flint Carman-Ainsworth and with a sweater, long sleeve shirt and tie on, he made his announcement official.

The 2019 recruit initially thought basketball would be his future, but encouraged by his grandmother, Lenora Reyes, who raised him and his coaches, he went out for football as a defensive end.