Michigan State Targets Rising Star: Could 3-Star WR Amiri Acker Be Their Next Game-Changer?

When Michigan State makes a move like this, it’s never just a whisper in the background — it’s a signal that they see something special brewing. This time, the Spartans have put forward an official offer to Amiri Acker, a promising three-star wide receiver out of Iva, South Carolina. After a face-to-face with wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins, Acker announced on Friday that Michigan State’s recruitment had taken a tangible step forward — complete with the offer being showcased on social media platform X, where the pulse of college football chatter often beats the loudest.

Now, Acker isn’t just a name on a recruiting list. He holds a solid 88 rating according to 247Sports, lands at No. 89 among wide receiver prospects in the 2026 class, and stands as the No. 11 player hailing from South Carolina in his class.

But here’s the kicker: Michigan State isn’t flying solo in chasing Acker’s talent — nearly 15 programs, ranging from Boston College to Kentucky and Coastal Carolina to Memphis, have all thrown their hats into the ring. That kind of competition speaks volumes about Acker’s upside and the Spartan’s commitment to landing key pieces for their offense going forward.

Dive into the full story and all the recruiting details here: LEARN MOREMichigan State is one of nearly 15 programs to extend an offer to Acker, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Liberty, Appalachian State, Charleston Southern, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Georgia Southern, Memphis, The Citadel, Troy and UNLV.Acker ranks as the No. 89 wide receiver in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He is also listed as the No. 11 player from South Carolina in the class.The Spartans have extended an offer to a three-star wide receiver prospect from South Carolina.Amiri Acker of Iva, S.C. announced on Friday that he’s received an offer from Michigan State following an in-person visit with wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins. The offer for Acker from Michigan State was posted on social media network X.

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Acker is listed as a three-star prospect in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports. He holds a rating of 88 on 247Sports.