Former Michigan State signee Craig Evans, one of the nation's top JUCO defensive tackles, is heading to play for Oregon State.

Defensive tackle Craig Evans (Yuma, Ariz./Arizona Western) committed to Oregon State, as first-reported by 247Sports.

"That's the best platform for me," Evans said. "I like it in Corvallis. It doesn't have all the hype so socially I can fit in and do what I need to do. I'm trying to be a one and done so hopefully I can go in there and do what I need to."

Evans will sign with the Beavers later this morning.

Evans chose Oregon State over Kentucky and Ole Miss.

Evans signed with Michigan State in the 2014 class.

The Sun Prairie, Wisc. native has a relationship with Beavers coach Gary Anderson stemming back to Anderson's time as head coach for the Badgers.

"I'm going to put my trust in coach Anderson, but it's ultimately up to me how good I want to be," Evans said. "I'm going to try and be the best."

Evans (6-3, 310) is ranked as the nation's No. 5 Junior College defensive tackle.

Oregon State has 19 verbal commits in the 2017 class.