Michigan State's 2017 recruiting class got better Thursday with a verbal from Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge athlete Connor Heyward.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Heyward took his official visit to East Lansing this past weekend.

Looking forward to continuing my academic and football career at The Michigan State University #GoGreen #V4MSU pic.twitter.com/F7izA96YSw — Connor Heyward (@ConnorHeyward1) December 9, 2016

"Everything from the people there to the coaches and campus," Heyward said adding Michigan State plans to play him all over.

"The coaching staff is just amazing and honest. They really care about their players and want everyone in their program to succeed."

The Spartans are up to 17 commits in the 2017 recruiting class.

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