Michigan State football target, in-state 3-star WR commits to Big 12 school
TL;DR
Chad Willis, a three-star wide receiver from Michigan, has committed to Cincinnati, choosing the Big 12 school over Michigan State, Minnesota, and Pitt. He ranks as the No. 92 wide receiver and No. 15 player from Michigan in the 2027 class.
Key points
- Chad Willis commits to Cincinnati.
- He is a three-star prospect with a recruiting rating of 87.
- Willis was pursued by Michigan State and other schools.
A Michigan State football in-state target has committed to a Big 12 school.
Chad Willis of Orchard Lake, Mich. announced his commitment to Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon. Willis picked the Bearcats over his other finalists of Michigan State, Minnesota and Pitt.
Willis is a three-star prospect, with a recruiting rating of 87 in 247Sports' system. He ranks as the No. 92 wide receiver and No. 15 player from Michigan in 247Sports' rankings for the 2027 class.
Michigan State was in the mix for Willis for quite sometime, and was one of nearly 30 schools to extend him an offer. But it's unclear if Willis was considered a high-priority for the Spartans based on the other wide receiver targets they have pursued in this class. If he is a take, I would anticipate Michigan State to continue to recruit him and work to flip him from the Bearcats. But we will have to see as we approach the fall and get closer to early signing day in December.
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Q&A
Why did Chad Willis choose Cincinnati over Michigan State?
Chad Willis committed to Cincinnati after considering offers from multiple schools, including Michigan State, but it's unclear how high a priority he was for the Spartans.
What are Chad Willis's rankings in the 2027 recruiting class?
Chad Willis is ranked as the No. 92 wide receiver and the No. 15 player from Michigan in the 2027 class according to 247Sports.
How many offers did Chad Willis receive during his recruitment?
Chad Willis received offers from nearly 30 schools during his recruitment process.
