Joey Caudill, a 2026 three-star tight end from Lexington High School in Ohio, announced his commitment to the Spartans via social media on Friday. He picked up an offer from Michigan State earlier this month and was on campus last weekend for the program’s junior day.

Caudill is a 6-foot-4, 225-pound high school quarterback, but his size, athleticism and speed have drawn him attention as an athlete.

Michigan State football kicked of their 2026 recruiting class on Friday, picking up a commitment from 3-star Joey Caudill. Caudill is listed as ‘ATH’ on 247Sports ‘ website, meaning he plays multiple positions. Caudill actually played quarterback for Lexington High School in Mansfield, Ohio, but most project him to be a tight end in college.

Michigan State's goalie Trey Augustine, left, fights off Minnesota's Aaron Huglen, right, during the first period on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at Munn Arena in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Isaac Howard and David Gucciardi scored two goals apiece as MSU scored four goals in both the second and third periods to roll past Minnesota.