MSU football hosts ACC commit Amari Vickerson for official visit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Amari Vickerson, a three-star defensive lineman from Cypress, Texas, took an official visit to Michigan State from June 19-21. Currently committed to SMU in the ACC, Vickerson is the son of former Spartan Kevin Vickerson. His visit raises speculation about a potential recruiting flip to Michigan State amid interest from Texas and Texas A&M. Michigan State aims to leverage Vickerson's family ties to sway his commitment.
- •Amari Vickerson is rated as the No. 73 defensive lineman in 2027 class.
- •Vickerson previously committed to SMU but is exploring options.
- •The visit coincides with increasing interest from Texas and Texas A&M.
- •Kevin Vickerson, Amari's father, played for Michigan State from 2001 to 2004.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Flip watch? MSU football hosted ACC commit, 3-star legacy DT this weekend
"A legacy defensive lineman currently committed to an ACC school reportedly took an official visit to Michigan State this past weekend
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