Michigan State Football is a finalist for 3-star offensive player Justin Bell 2025

Coach Jonathan Smith and Michigan State remain actively looking for new players after numerous visits in June. Coach Smith and his coaching staff have used June to get to know as many new players as possible, especially those from Michigan. Smith said in late May that he hoped to get a better look at players from his own state in June, and it paid off as the Spartans were listed as finalists for a talented offensive player.

Recently, Smith and Michigan State invited offensive tackle Justin Bell to East Lansing for an official visit. Bell, a native of Macomb, Michigan, recently announced the three finalists for his commitment. Those three universities are Michigan State, Indiana and West Virginia. Bell visited Michigan State after previously visiting Indiana and West Virginia.

According to 247Sports, Bell is the 82nd best offensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting class and the 21st best player from Michigan. Bell is expected to sign with the Spartans at some point, which would be a significant signing for Smith and his coaching staff.

Since taking the helm in East Lansing, Smith and his coaching staff have consistently recruited three-star offensive and defensive players. Smith has a clear plan for rebuilding Michigan State’s football program through each line. However, the offensive-minded Smith continues to aggressively seek to solidify the offensive line while implementing his offense.

So far, Smith has done a good job of targeting the right recruits, securing official visits with talented players on the recruiting tour and offering them scholarships, but the next step for Smith and his coaching staff will be to continue securing those commitments as they look to fill the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes.

Smith and the Spartans must continue to utilize their future recruiting classes to build a solid foundation for the Michigan State football program. While it will take much more than Bell’s commitment, signing talented players like Bell from in-state will greatly aid Smith’s efforts to rebuild Michigan State football.

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