Keyon Thomas, a senior running back from Warren Central High School, made a memorable appearance at Michigan State during the 2025 football season. He gained attention among top running backs of his class, earning the contender status. Michigan State officially scheduled an official visit for him in June.
Warren Central's running back Keyon Thomas rushes up the field Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, during the game at Warren Central High School in Indianapolis.
| Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Imagesback in January, which was the class's very first commitment. MSU has been involved in the recruitment of some other backs, too. These are two contenders to join Owens and running back coachWarren Central High School senior Keyon Thomas works to elude Warren Central High School defenders during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Lawrence Central High School.
| Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images. He was offered by the Spartans back in January and was sure to make a few appearances in East Lansing over the spring. Rivals' visit tracker said he attended spring practices on March 28 and April 16. Thomas is currently ranked at 848th overall in the class of 2027, according to the 247Sports Composite.
That puts the Indianapolis native at 64th among those at his position and 16th among all those from Indiana. Warren Central High School junior Joe Goss hands the ball off to senior Keyon Thomas during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at Lawrence Central High School.
| Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Michigan State has also scheduled an official visit for June 5-7, according to multiple reports. Thomas will also officially visit UConn , Iowa , and Cincinnati . There are also offers from Indiana, Purdue, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Arizona State, and a litany of Group of Six schools available. Thomas' game at 5-foot-11, 205 pounds is best right after he gets the ball.
There isn't much wasted movement as he seeks a hole to run through. His speed isn't top-end, but it's good enough for the level he's getting offers from. Thomas can also catch the ball out of the backfield and even run some routes downfield when asked. Bishop Kenny Caleb Mattison celebrates his first quarter touchdown making it 7-0 Bishop Kenny.
Raines High School hosted Bishop Kenny in the Class 3A high school football playoffs at Raines High School Friday night, November 28, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. Raines defeated Bishop Kenny 61-15.
| Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Imageshas had a crystal ball to eventually commit to the Spartans since April, though things have been quiet on the front for him since then.in the class of '27, including an 84th overall mark among running backs and a 114th ranking among Floridians. He's also got an official visit scheduled with Michigan State for May 29-31 and another with UConn for June 12-14.
Bishop Kenny Caleb Mattison is tackled by Raines High School defensive end Troy Butler in the first quarter. Raines High School hosted Bishop Kenny in the Class 3A high school football playoffs at Raines High School Friday night, November 28, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. Raines defeated Bishop Kenny 61-15.
| Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images His other offer list is loaded, including Alabama, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Penn State, Tennessee, USC, Texas Tech, and many other Power Four programs. It's one of the more impressive lists out there for a realistic MSU target this cycle. Mattison would become one of my favorite gets for the Spartans if he commits.
He's also pretty decisive at the line of scrimmage, but he can also hit an additional gear in the open field that's relatively uncommon. I think he's better than what the recruiting services have him at right now. Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; A detailed view of Michigan State Spartans helmet on the field before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.
| Tommy Gilligan-Imagn ImagesA 2025 graduate from Michigan State University, Cotsonika brings a wealth of experience covering the Spartans from Rivals and On3 to his role as Michigan State Spartans Beat Writer on SI. At Michigan State, he was also a member of the world-renowned Spartan marching band for two seasons.
Warren Central High School Keyon Thomas Running Back Michigan State Recruitment Contender Status Class Of 2027 Michigan State Scheduled Official Visit For Ju Official Visit Tracker Rank Among Running Backs And Floridians Other Offers Available Game Speed Catch Ball Out Of The Backfield Run Some Routes Downfield
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