Audric Estime Commits to Michigan State, Building Class '21
The recent commit of 3-star running back, Audric Estime, builds on Mel Tucker and Michigan State’s hashtag for the recruiting class, “#21builtstrong.”
A friend of Audric back in New Jersey, Kevin Wigenton II, committed to MSU at the end of April. As a commit, Wigenton II reached out to other Michigan State recruits in hopes of getting them to commit. Those two recruits, being 4-star offensive guard, Geno VanDeMark, and Estime.
After VanDeMarks’ commit, Wigenton II just had to get Estime on board; and it worked.
“He’s a great player. I told him I’d love to block for him. He’s one of the best running backs I’ve seen. When I heard he was coming, I was really excited,” Wigenton II said about Estime’s commitment to MSU.
“Having running backs that are strong and can runover these big linebackers. I feel like he’s able to break any play. It all starts with the offensive line. I think he’ll be a big part of the future at Michigan State, for sure.”
Commits reaching out to recruits allows the players to build a bond in hopes of continuing that relationship.
Coming from New Jersey, Wigenton II, VanDeMark, and Estime are now able to work together as Spartans.
“You’re almost built differently if you’re from New Jersey,” Wigenton II said.
All three commits are over 6-foot-0; following Tucker’s trend in recruiting for size, which is important for Michigan State’s team, in order to avoid injuries.
The class of 2021 is definitely built strong, and they are ready to work hard to execute a better offensive line to win.
“We’re all coming to Michigan State with the goal in mind of helping us win a Big Ten Championship and making it to the Rose Bowl,” Wigenton II said.
Mel Tucker being the new head coach, brings new energy and a time for change for Michigan State football.
Wigenton II said, “I feel like this staff has been very energetic and I’m sure the fans have seen it with them doing gifs of the commits. That’s something Michigan State hasn’t seen in a while. I feel like we’re on the right path.”
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