Top Florida Safety’s Surprising Big Ten Visits Could Change His College Commitment—MSU Official Visit on the Horizon!

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Michigan State football has had a ton of success in the 2025 recruiting class, and now, the Spartans are zeroing in on another flip candidate within the class.After receiving six offers, Donahoo made the decision to commit to Northern Illinois in late June, but now, power conference schools are making some calls.The visit to NIU will take place on Sept. 14 and the Maryland visit will happen on Nov. 1. The Michigan State visit will happen on either Sept. 11 or 25, according to a report from Rivals. The NIU and MSU visits will be official visits.Justus Donahoo, a native of Niceville (FL), is a defensive back that ranks as a three star prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals. At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, he most likely will translate to the safety position at the next level.

Michigan State is joined by fellow Big Ten foe Maryland in showing interest in the Florida safety. The safety will be taking visits to both Big Ten schools, along with Northern Illinois.

Michigan State’s recruiting machine isn’t slowing down one bit — the Spartans are now setting their sights on flipping a promising defensive back from the 2025 class. Justus Donahoo, hailing from Niceville, Florida, carries the build and skill set that scream safety potential at the collegiate level. Ranked three stars by both 247Sports and Rivals, Donahoo initially pledged to Northern Illinois after fielding six offers. But, like any hot commodity, he’s attracting new suitors — namely Michigan State and Big Ten rival Maryland — eager to sway his commitment with official visits on the horizon. This recruiting tug-of-war is shaping up to be a compelling storyline for Spartan fans eager to see their next wave of talent come to campus. LEARN MORE