Michigan State University has extended a scholarship offer to 2026 defensive lineman Arthur Scott during his recent visit to East Lansing. The offer was facilitated by assistant defensive line coach Antjuan Simmons, a former standout linebacker for the Spartans who joined the coaching staff in 2023 and was promoted to assistant defensive line coach in January 2025 .(Spartans Wire)
Arthur Scott, a promising three-star prospect from Streetsboro, Ohio, has been attracting attention from several programs. Notably, the Wisconsin Badgers have shown significant interest, with Scott expressing that he would “highly consider” Wisconsin if offered a scholarship .(Wisconsin Sports Heroics)
Michigan State’s offer to Scott aligns with head coach Jonathan Smith’s strategy of aggressively pursuing top talent for the 2026 recruiting class. The Spartans have been active in extending offers to promising defensive linemen, including recent offers to 2026 prospects Christian “Lex” Willis from Florida and Landon Bland from Missouri .(SI, SI)
With the addition of Arthur Scott to their list of targets, Michigan State continues to build a strong foundation for its future defensive line, aiming to enhance the team’s competitiveness in the coming seasons.
