Michigan State Football Targets South Dakota’s Top 4-Star TE — Could This Recruit Be a Game-Changer in 2027?

When it comes to spotting raw talent early, Michigan State just made a serious statement. They’ve thrown their hat in the ring for one of the toughest tight end prospects coming out of South Dakota — Cooper Terwilliger. This kid from Pierre didn’t just keep it quiet either; he proudly shared the offer on X, making sure the world knows the Spartans see something special in him. With a 94.22 rating and a solid four-star tag, Terwilliger’s not just climbing the charts — he’s the top tight end in South Dakota’s 2027 class and a top-150 player nationally. Oh, and he’s got nearly twenty schools buzzing for his signature, from Auburn and Georgia to Michigan and Texas A&M. The recruiting battle’s heating up, and Michigan State is definitely in the mix for a prized gem. LEARN MORE.Michigan State football has extended an offer to a big-time tight end prospect from South Dakota.Terwilliger is listed as a four-star prospect with a rating of 94.22 on 247Sports’ composite rating system. He ranks as the No. 10 tight end and No. 1 player from South Dakota in the 2027 class. He is also listed as the No. 136 overall player in the country.Michigan State is one of nearly 20 schools to offer Terwilliger, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCF and Wisconsin.The Spartans have extended an offer to tight end Cooper Terwilliger of Pierre, S.D. in the 2027 class. Terwilliger announced his offer from the Spartans via a post on social media platform X.

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