On300 4-star LB Brady Pretzlaff commits to Michigan State

Gaylord (Mich.) four-star linebacker Brady Pretzlaff has committed to Michigan State.

He chose the Spartans following his decommitment from Minnesota on Dec. 13.

Pretzlaff is the No. 546 overall prospect and No. 49 LB in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 13 player in Michigan.

On3 ranks Pretzlaff higher than other recruiting services. He checks in as a four-star, the No. 221 recruit and No. 13 LB in the latest On300.

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MSU hosted the 6-foot-3, 215-pounder for an official visit on Dec 8. The Spartans also hired Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi — Pretzlaff’s lead recruiter at UM — to the same position. The combination helped MSU flip the linebacker, keeping him in his home state.

“I think Coach Smith has a great vision for the future of MSU and is a genuine coach,” Preztlaff told SpartanMag following his OV. “I am going to be honest I really like Coach Smith’s way of coaching and plan for the future.”