When four-star defensive tackle Naquan Jones decommitted from Michigan State a few weeks ago, Spartan fans everywhere were in shock. The one-time member of the ‘Fearsome Foursome’ was on his way out the door, but for what reason?
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The coaching staff was a little less surprised as it was clear he wanted to take some more visits before being 100 percent sure of which college he would be attending.
As any speculative college football fan would do, many monitored his recruiting process post-decommitment and it seemed as if he might be heading south to play for Hugh Freeze and the Ole Miss Rebels in the SEC.