EAST LANSING — Michigan State has two players on its spring roster who come from further west than Minneapolis; offensive lineman Fou Fonoti (Lakewood, Calif.) and defensive tackle David Fennell (Portland, Ore.).

But the Spartans, riding a school-record string of six consecutive bowls, have taken a step forward in national image and are looking to cash in on the recruiting trail.

Jeffery Farrar, a receiver/athlete from Upland, Calif., received a scholarship offer from Michigan State on Monday and has the Spartans on his radar.

Michigan State receivers coach Terrence Samuel is Farrar's primary recruiter, and is competing against the likes of UCLA, Virginia, Washington State, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, Cal and Fresno State for Farrar's services.

The 247 recruiting site ranks Farrar as a three-star, No. 38 in the Golden State and as the No. 36 "athlete" in the nation. Nationally, Farrar is 364th.

According to Rivals.com, Farrar is a four-star prospect who ranks as the No. 40 receiver in the nation.

Farrar, then a UCLA verbal commitment, talks in this video about how he overcame a hamstring injury his sophomore season (Click Here to see interview).

Ferrar was named a first-team pick at the Rivals.com U.S. Army National All-Combine in January.

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