Four-star 2023 offensive lineman decommits from Michigan State
Michigan State football has lost a four-star prospect at a position of need from the 2023 recruiting class.
On Monday, Carrollwood Day (Tampa, Fla.) offensive lineman Clay Wedin announced via Twitter that he was decommitting from Mel Tucker and the Spartans.
"After a ton of prayer and thought, I've made the difficult decision to decommit from Michigan State," Wedin wrote. "This decision does not have anything to do with football or academics, it is a personal decision I have made. I do and will continue to have the utmost respect for Michigan State University, the football program, coaches, staff, players and fans."
— Clay Wedin (@ClayWedin) October 10, 2022
Wedin was the 10th-highest ranked prospect in Michigan State's Class of 2023, and was one of 12 four-star commits. The 6-foot-6, 295-pounder is ranked No. 389 nationally, and the No. 22 interior offensive lineman prospect in the country. He's also considered the No. 73 prospect in the state of Florida.
Michigan State 2023 O-line haul still includes four-star tackle Stanton Ramill (No. 216 overall prospect), four-star interior lineman Cole Dellinger (No. 349) and three-star interior lineman Johnathan Slack (No. 577).
Still, Wedin's decommitment is a tough blow for O-line coach Chris Kapilovic and head coach Mel Tucker. The Spartans need better talent and more depth along the offensive line, and the loss of a four-star prospect is a tough pill to swallow.
Michigan State's 2023 recruiting class falls to No. 25 in the country after Wedin's decommitment. The Spartans are expected to add at least one more offensive line prospect to its class, but finding one ranked as highly as Wedin may be unlikely.
While Wedin said his decision to decommit is not football-related, it's hard not to think about Michigan State's current struggles on the field. After a 2-4 start this season, a recruiting loss such as this just continues the bad momentum this program is suffering through at the moment.
Michigan State verbal commitments, Class of 2023
- Four-star EDGE Bai Jobe; Community Christian School; Norman, Okla.; No. 73 nationally, No. 10 EDGE, No. 1 in state of Oklahoma
- Four-star DL Andrew Depaepe; Pleasant Valley High School; Bettendorf, Iowa; No. 163 nationally, No. 24 Defensive Lineman, No. 3 in state of Iowa
- Four-star DL Jalen Thompson; Cass Technical High School; Detroit, Mich.; No. 204 nationally, No. 33 Defensive Lineman, No. 3 in state of Michigan
- Four-star LB Jordan Hall; IMG Academy; Bradenton, Fla.; No. 210 nationally, No. 14 Linebacker, No. 41 in state of Florida
- Four-star OT Stanton Ramil; Thompson High School; Alabaster, Ala.; No. 216 nationally, No. 21 Offensive Tackle, No. 17 in the state of Alabama
- Four-star RB Kedrick Reescano; New Caney High School; New Caney, Texas; No. 222 nationally, No. 10 Running Back; No. 39 in state of Texas
- Four-star TE Brennan Parachek; Dexter High School; Dexter, Mich.; No. 305 nationally, No. 16 Tight End, No. 5 in state of Michigan
- Four-star IOL Cole Dellinger; Clarkston High School; Clarkston, Mich.; No. 349 nationally, No. 15 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 6 in state of Michigan
- Four-star CB Chance Rucker; Ryan High School; Denton, Texas; No. 399 nationally, No. 38 Cornerback; No. 68 in state of Texas
- Three-star IOL Johnathan Slack; Martin Luther King High School; Detroit, Mich.; No. 577 nationally, No. 44 Interior Offensive Lineman, No. 13 in state of Michigan
- Three-star CB Colton Hood; Eagles Landing Christian Academy; McDonough, Ga.; No. 722 nationally, No. 72 Cornerback, No. 69 in state of Georgia
- Three-star QB Bo Edmundson; Lake Travis High School; Austin, Texas; No. 794 nationally, No. 39 Quarterback, No. 145 in state of Texas
- Three-star CB Eddie Pleasant III; Carrollwood Day High School; Tampa, Fla.; No. 809 nationally, No. 77 Cornerback; No. 120 in state of Florida
