Shockwaves in College Football: MSU’s Top DL Target Jermaine Polk Shocks Fans by Choosing Rutgers After Official Visit!
It’s always something in the chaotic world of college football recruiting, isn’t it? Just when you think a prized defensive lineman might sign with Michigan State, the unexpected happens — and boy, did it with Jermaine Polk. This three-star talent from Toledo, Ohio, slipped right through the Spartans’ fingers and landed with Rutgers instead. Funny how recruiting battles can shift lightning fast: just last week, Polk’s top five didn’t even include the Scarlet Knights, yet after a whirlwind official visit, the Knights nailed down his commitment. Now, while MSU snagged another promising d-lineman, Christopher Knauls Jr., the loss of Polk to a fellow Big Ten rival definitely stings. It’s a reminder that in recruiting, momentum can flip in a heartbeat. The drama is far from over, and the fallout? Well, that’ll play out on the fields for years to come. LEARN MORE
- Three-star defensive lineman Jermaine Polk committed to Rutgers.
- Polk chose Rutgers over his previous top five schools, which included Michigan State.
- Michigan State recently received a commitment from another defensive lineman, Christopher Knauls Jr.
One of the defensive lineman Michigan State is targeting in the 2026 class is off the board and heading to another Big Ten school.Michigan State was one of five schools recently named a finalist for Polk, which didn’t include Rutgers. Michigan State, Boston College, Iowa, Iowa State and Wisconsin were the five schools Polk named as his finalists in late May, but an offer from Rutgers this past week quickly changed his recruiting landscape, with the Scarlet Knights working fast to get him on campus and committed.Jermaine Polk of Toledo, Ohio announced his commitment to Rutgers on Sunday afternoon. Polk took an official visit to Rutgers this weekend, which ultimately led to the Scarlet Knights sealing the deal with his commitment.
Polk is a three-star prospect and ranks as the No. 73 defensive lineman in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He holds a recruiting rating of 88 on 247Sports as well.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.
Michigan State landed their own defensive lineman prospect in the 2026 class, with Christopher Knauls Jr. committing to the Spartans following his official visit. So that commitment from Knauls eases the blow of Rutgers beating out Michigan State for Polk.
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