After MSU Football head coach Mark Dantonio shocked Spartan fans everywhere with his sudden retirement on the eve of national signing day, it led many to, rightfully, question the future of the program. 3-star running back Jordon Simmons had initially committed to join Mark Dantonio’s 2020 recruiting class, but had decided to delay his signing temporarily. That delay ended Sunday night when Simmons announced via Twitter that his signing with the team was official.
Here is Jordon Simmons’ announcement, which he shared on Twitter:
The big key to Simmons deciding to stick with his commitment? Mel Tucker. The new head coach of Michigan State already had a relationship with Simmons. According to 247sports, Colorado had also extended an offer to Simmons.
This is a big development for the 2020 MSU recruiting class who already has another 3-star running back in Donovan Eaglin sticking with his commitment as well. Simmons is the number 43 back in his class while Eaglin is number 113.
Oh, and about the Mel Tucker effect? After Tucker signed with Michigan State, Simmons was one of many players and recruits who shared their excitement on social media, retweeting a number of tweets like this one from incoming recruit Darius Snow:
