A four-year letterman for Coach George Perles from 1985-88, Andre Rison closed out his career as Michigan State's all-time leader in receptions (146), receiving yards (2,992) and 100-yard receiving games (11). A two-time First-Team All-Big Ten selection (1986, 1988), Rison led team in receptions for three-straight seasons.
"I was fortunate to have a connection with the Michigan State football, track and basketball programs," Rison said. "I have so much respect for the program now ... Coach (Mark) Dantonio, Tom Izzo, Mark Hollis and Alan Haller. I was simply overwhelmed (when informed of his Hall of Fame selection), thinking about the prestige MSU holds in the NCAA and around the country.