Michigan State’s Game-Changing Offer: Will 4-Star DL Santana Harvey Be Their Next Big Recruit?

When it comes to snapping up raw defensive talent, Michigan State just made a bold move, stepping into the fray for one of Florida’s most promising defensive linemen. Santana Harvey, a standout from Lakeland, Fla., didn’t keep this under wraps for long—he took to X on Monday to share the exciting news that the Spartans have officially thrown their hat in the ring with an offer. Now, Harvey isn’t just any prospect; he’s a solid four-star contender in the 2027 recruiting class, boasting a strong 90 rating on 247Sports, which puts him comfortably among the top-tier defensive linemen nationally. Ranked 21st at his position and sitting 17th among Florida’s elite, he’s already caught the eye of nearly 20 other programs of note—from Florida State to Oklahoma, and beyond. Michigan State’s latest offer adds fresh momentum to what’s shaping up to be quite the recruiting battle—one that’s far from over. LEARN MOREMichigan State is one of nearly 20 schools to offer Harvey, according to 247Sports. He also holds offers from Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, SMU, South Carolina, Wake Forest, East Carolina, Eastern Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, Liberty, Rhode Island, Southern Miss, Toledo and UConn.Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.Harvey is a four-star defensive lineman prospect in the 2027 class. He holds a rating of 90 on 247Sports.Harvey ranks as the No. 21 defensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2027 class. He is also listed as the No. 17 player from Florida and No. 194 overall prospect in the class.

Michigan State football is the latest big-time program to extend an offer to an elite defensive lineman from Florida.

Santana Harvey of Lakeland, Fla. announced on Monday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. Harvey made the offer from the Spartans known by posting on his social media X account.