Michigan State Offers 2028 4-Star WR Ryan Richmond-McDavis

Michigan State has extended another offer to a promising wide receiver as the Spartans continue to prioritize the position in their recruiting efforts.

Wide receiver has been a major point of emphasis for Michigan State when evaluating its future. The Spartans' top receivers this year are all approaching the end of their time in East Lansing, and the position group as a whole looks like one of the shakiest when evaluating the team's future.

As a result, the Spartans have put significant attention into using their limited offers on wide receivers who could realistically come to East Lansing while also improving a wide receiver room desperate for playmakers.

So, it was no surprise to hear that Pat Fitzgerald and wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins threw their hats in the ring for a four-star receiver who could be the playmaker the Spartans need.

The player is Ryan Richmond-McDavis, a 2028 four-star wide receiver from Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri.

Richmond-McDavis measures 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, making him a little undersized at this stage. However, he is young enough to grow into his body and fill out before entering college. But don't tell Richmond-McDavis anything about being small, because when he is on the field, he plays like one of the biggest and tallest players out there.

It is a beautiful sight to see Richmond-McDavis play football. He plays extremely tall, using his ability to high-point the football. When he jumps, it is almost as if he jumps off the screen. He showcases phenomenal hands, keeping them tucked away until the last second before bringing in contested catches. On those plays, he also demonstrates an awareness of how to use his body as a shield to protect the ball and secure the catch.

Then there is his speed, which stands out whether he is jolting down the field with the ball in his hands or sprinting past defenders and outrunning his quarterback's arm strength. However, Richmond-McDavis makes the proper adjustments and seems to always come down with the ball.

It is no surprise that the Spartans have joined a long list of Power Four schools to extend an offer to the speedy receiver. That list includes defending national champion Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Arizona State, Illinois, Michigan, Louisville, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Tennessee, USC, Oregon and many more.

Richmond-McDavis grades out as a four-star recruit on 247Sports with a score of 90. That ranks him No. 193 nationally, the No. 29 wide receiver in the 2028 class and the No. 3 recruit out of Missouri.

His composite score across the major recruiting sites is 0.9279, ranking him No. 195 nationally, the No. 31 wide receiver and the No. 2 recruit out of Missouri.

The first step is to win games. Even with just four games remaining, if the Spartans can use their bye week to make adjustments and come out red-hot against in-state rival Michigan, they could build momentum on the recruiting trail. That would be especially true if they can take advantage of Michigan's ongoing struggles in Ann Arbor.

On top of that, the Spartans should emphasize how much they need someone to step up and become the type of wide receiver Nick Marsh has been over the past two years. Right now, it looks like there are a few spots available for big-time playmakers to make an immediate impact.

Michigan State is recruiting heavily at wide receiver, searching across the country for the right players. Now, we will wait and see whether Ryan Richmond-McDavis is the right fit for Michigan State and vice versa.