Former Michigan State EDGE Bai Jobe commits to Kansas

Former Michigan State EDGE rusher Bai Jobe committed to Kansas, according to Sean Cooper of C4 SportsPerformance on Twitter.

Jobe spoke with On3’s Steve Wiltfong regarding the commitment to the Jayhawks. He was big on culture.

“Man I like the culture, the coaching staff was good, they were real with me and I really like their scheme,” Jobe said. “Coach Leipold, they know what they’re doing. And the honesty, they were real with me. The last three portal guys are in the NFL, Austin Booker getting drafted makes a big difference.”

Jobe appeared in just one game last season for the Spartans. He played in the 41-7 loss to Washington and registered one tackle.

As a member of the Class of 2023, Jobe was a four-star recruit out of Norman (Okla.) Community Christian School, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He was the No. 1 overall prospect in the state, the No. 10 EDGE rusher in the class and the No. 69 overall prospect in the class.

Jobe moved to the United States in 2018 from Senegal and learned football on the internet.

“Even though I don’t know everything about football I know a lot because I started to go to YouTube and Google and stuff like that,” Jobe said.

His high school coach Mat McIntosh just let his former player fly, immediately putting him on college radars.

“We lined him up at defensive end and told him just chase the ball,” he said.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

Bai Jobe commits to Kansas, MSU’s Jonathan Smith unbothered by departures

After honorable mention All-Big Ten defensive tackle Simeon Barrow re-entered the transfer portal,  head coach Jonathan Smith was asked indirectly about life as a college football coach when a player suddenly opts away from the team, just before the end of the spring practice season. 

“Roster is always going to be fluid,” Smith said, with a slight smile and not a hint of resentment. “So we’ll see how the dust settles here in a week and a half. We are always going to be looking to add quality to our roster, really at all positions.”

On Monday, second-string wide receiver Antonio Gates Jr. entered the transfer portal. Gates had five catches last year and was credited by coaches last week with having a productive, encouraging spring.

And now, Jobe is committed to Kansas where he’ll continue his college career.