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Fitzgerald Secures Key Recruit After Coaching Shift
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Brayden Thomas, a 3-star safety, recommitted to Michigan State.
- New coach Pat Fitzgerald convinced Thomas to stay with the team.
- Thomas initially reopened his recruitment after a coaching change.
Michigan State football has secured a crucial commitment for its 2026 recruiting class with 3-star safety Brayden Thomas. Thomas, originally a commit to Iowa State before flipping to the Spartans, had recently announced his decision to reopen his recruitment following the coaching transition. This move put the Spartans' class in jeopardy.
New head coach Pat Fitzgerald has successfully persuaded Thomas to remain with the program. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound defensive back from Lakewood, Ohio, is considered a key prospect for the Spartans' future. Thomas also held offers from Colorado State, James Madison, and Toledo.
The successful retention of Thomas is an early win for Fitzgerald, demonstrating his ability to connect with recruits and stabilize the team's recruiting efforts. This decision signifies a positive step forward for Michigan State football under its new leadership.
