Antijuan Wilkes Jr., a five‑star offensive tackle in the 2028 class, has trimmed his list of suitors to a dozen programs that still hope to land his signature.
The high school backdrop
Wilkes stars at Cass Tech in Detroit, a school that has become a pipeline for top talent, and his performance there has drawn attention from coast to coast.
Rivals ranks him as the premier offensive lineman of his year and sixth overall among all prospects, a placement that underscores the premium placed on his skill set.
Michigan State extended an offer to the Detroit native last October, and despite a coaching turnover, the new staff has kept the pressure on, maintaining a presence in his recruitment.
His top 12 also features Georgia, Miami, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Michigan, Florida, LSU, Oregon and Alabama, making the race one of the most crowded in recent memory.