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Michigan State, Illinois competing for Detroit athlete Don Spillers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:28 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Michigan State, Illinois competing for Detroit athlete Don Spillers
Summary

Michigan State and Illinois are reportedly vying for in-state 3-star athlete Don Spillers of Detroit. Rivals recruiting insider Allen Trieu indicates that Louisville has dropped out of contention, leaving the Spartans and Fighting Illini as the only teams pursuing Spillers. He is ranked as the No. 63 athlete and No. 13 player from Michigan in the 2027 class by 247Sports. Spillers recently visited both campuses, with reports suggesting he felt welcomed at Illinois, while he enjoyed his time at Michigan State. No commitment date has been set yet, but a decision is expected soon.

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  • •Don Spillers is a 3-star recruit from Detroit.
  • •Spillers visited Michigan State and Illinois recently.
  • •Spillers is currently ranked No. 63 athlete in 2027 class.
  • •Louisville has withdrawn from recruiting Spillers.
  • •A decision on his commitment is anticipated soon.
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  • 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — MSU football, other Big Ten team battling it out for in-state 3-star ATH
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It's reportedly a two team Big Ten battle for an in-state athlete from Detroit

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