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Michigan State football has its first official signing in the 2023 class.
Four-star interior offensive lineman Cole Dellinger was the first future Spartan to sign his national letter of intent with Michigan State on Wednesday morning. Wednesday was the beginning of the early signing period and known as the new National Signing Day in the recruiting industry.
Dellinger hails from Clarkston, Mich. and ranks as the No. 7 player from the mitten state in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the 2023 class. He is also listed as the No. 27 interior offensive lineman and No. 407 overall prospect in the class.
Dellinger has been committed to Michigan State since July, and choose the Spartans over offers from LSU, Purdue, Arizona State, Kansas, Michigan, Ole Miss, Missouri and Pitt.
First one up ✍️
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