Pat Fitzgerald has made something clear early on in his time at Michigan State : his team is going to get bigger.

MSU football is in the early stages of putting together its 2027 recruiting class. The Spartans have picked up seven total commitments so far. Four of them have been offensive or defensive linemen. Size and Midwest roots have been common to all of them.

2027 Recruits

Offensive lineman Jack Carlson of Brighton warms up before a season-opening football game against Dexter on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 at Brighton. | Bill Khan/Livingston Daily / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

OT Jack Carlson

Set to join the offensive line is in-state prospect Jack Carlson , who is from Brighton. He stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs 250 pounds. He is the same height as projected starting MSU left tackle Ben Murawski , who is the tallest player on the roster.…