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Michigan State football lands commitment from 4-star Chicago DL
TL;DR
Michigan State football has secured a commitment from 4-star defensive lineman Ohimai Ozolua from Chicago. Ozolua, a standout at St. Rita of Cascia, is the highest-ranked prospect in the Spartans' 2027 recruiting class.
Key points
- Michigan State football adds 4-star prospect Ohimai Ozolua
- Ozolua is a 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive lineman
- He ranks No. 408 overall and No. 49 among defensive linemen
- Ozolua is a standout from St. Rita of Cascia in Chicago
- He had offers from multiple major programs
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Michigan State football has made a massive splash in the 2027 recruiting class, adding their highest ranked prospect of the class at a massive position of need. Ohimai Ozolua has made the decision to commit to Michigan State.
Ozolua, a 6-foot-5, 245-poundĀ defensive lineman comes to the Spartans highly touted, and will be a great prospect to add to the defensive line. A native of Chicago (IL), he has been a stand out at St. Rita of Cascia, and has garnered national attention.
A 4-star prospect, Ozolua ranks as the No. 408 overall player in the country, as well as the No. 49 defensive lineman.
Aside from Michigan State, Ozolua held major offers from Boston College, Illinois, Iowa, Miami, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin.
Q&A
Who is Ohimai Ozolua and what are his stats?
Ohimai Ozolua is a 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive lineman ranked as the No. 408 overall player and No. 49 defensive lineman in the country.
Which other colleges offered Ohimai Ozolua before committing to Michigan State?
Before committing to Michigan State, Ozolua received offers from schools including Ohio State, Michigan, Miami, and Penn State.
