At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, Johnson is listed as the No. 21 player in Michigan and No. 87 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports Composite. His other offers include Maryland, Purdue, Illinois and Boston College.

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 earned a commitment to the 2026 class Friday from tight end Joey Caudill from Mansfield, Ohio.

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.

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.