It appears that Ma’a Geoteote has made the decision to withdraw his name from the transfer portal and return to East Lansing. Gaoteote was the highest-rated prospect in the 2021 recruiting class, Tucker’s first during his tenure at Michigan State.
Michigan State freshman linebacker Ma'a Gaoteote has withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal, @freepsports has learned. @mzenitz first reported the move.
— Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) February 1, 2022
Gaoteote was the lone composite 4-star in the 2021 class, ranking as the No. 161 overall player in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Gaoteote appeared in 8 games during his true freshman season, mainly on special teams, but also got some work late in the year at the linebacker position. He collected 7 tackles, 1 pass defend and 1 forced fumble while on the field this year.
