3 Michigan State Spartans Targets to Watch Beyond 2026

The Michigan State Spartans have built a solid 2025 recruiting class under head coach Jonathan Smith. The Spartans are also looking ahead to future classes, namely the class of 2026.

However, there are prospects in the post-2026 class, rising sophomores and even those entering their freshman year of high school who pose plenty of intrigue as future targets for the Spartans. Smith and his staff will have plenty of time to recruit those players.

Here are the three most intriguing targets for the Spartans after the 2026 draft.

The 5-foot-8, 195-pound rising sophomore looks like former Michigan star Blake Corum and has incredible measurables. 305-pound bench press, 550-pound deadlift, 450-pound squat. As a freshman, Henry rushed for more than 1,000 yards on 144 carries in 12 games last season. He averaged seven yards per carry and scored 12 touchdowns. Henry told me in June that the Spartans were his best team at the time.

“Michigan State is at the top just because I look at the guy they’re putting out there,” Henry had said. “The running backs coach (Keith Bhonapha) does a great job.”

Tabron hasn’t even played a snap in high school and has offers from the Spartans, Michigan, Penn State, Auburn and Kentucky, among others. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound quarterback still has a long way to go and grow, but there’s plenty to like. He has a strong, accurate arm for his age and plenty of athleticism.

Tabron’s coach, Donovan Dooley, has coached NFL quarterbacks and the No. 1 signal-caller in the 2025 class, Bryce Underwood. Dooley believes it’s possible Tabron will be called on the big stage one day. Smith got a head start on offering Tabron, and it could go a long way if he develops.

If Tabron continues on his course, the Spartans could be in line to secure the potential successor to Aidan Chiles. Right now, Tabron is looking to compete for the starting job at Cass Tech, one of the elite powers in Michigan high school football.

Guerrant has offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee, Penn State, Notre Dame and Auburn, among many others. The Spartans are also heavily pursuing him. Guerrant recently spoke positively about the Spartans during a Sound Mind Sound Body 7-on-7 showcase held at Wayne State, according to Kenny Jordan of On3.

“I think they’re doing a great job at the moment, they’re turning the whole program around,” Guerrant said.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound receiver was described by Jordan as one of the “smoothest route runners” in the state.

Michael France is Sports Illustrated’s Michigan State recruiting beat writer, covering all things Big Ten recruiting for Spartan Nation. Follow him on Twitter/X@michaelfrancesi for exclusive recruiting coverage of the Spartans.

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