Michigan State football offers 2027 DB Jabarri Lofton of East St. Louis, Ill.
Michigan State football has extended an offer to an under-the-radar defensive back prospect from East St. Louis, Ill.
Jabarri Lofton announced on Sunday that he's received an offer from the Spartans. Lofton made the offer known by posting on his social media X account.
Lofton is a safety in the 2027 class and plays for East St. Louis High School, per his Hudl page. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, and plays with a number of other highly-rated prospects at the high school level.
Lofton currently doesn't have a published profile on any of the notable recruiting sites. Based on his social media account, Michigan State is the first major program to extend him an offer. He also recently received an offer from Sacramento State and has received interest from Illinois and Wisconsin.
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