Jordon Simmons is a Spartan

He had plenty of options.

Jordon Simmons is one of the top 2020 running backs in the south and the star out of Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern has committed to Michigan State.

The decision was made a while back and he shares his story on how the Spartans defeated schools like LSU and West Virginia on the recruiting trail.

THE BEGINNING

"I got the offer from Michigan State right after my junior season," said Simmons. "They had not been showing too much interest before the offer, but when the offer came around December, that really started strong communication between us.

"They were always checking up on me, they were showing a lot of interest in me and things kind of started growing from them.

"I knew Le'Veon Bell played there and a couple of things like that, but before the offer, I did not know a lot about Michigan State. After the offer and after I started talking to the coaches, I started learning about the school, the history and that is really when my interest in them picked up."

THE TURN

"My first time visiting Michigan State was over the summer. I attended a camp, I saw the school, I spent time with the coaches and that was a big visit for me.

"We had built a strong relationship, and on that visit, they really moved up my list. I really started to like them after that visit. I learned a lot and they definitely moved up.

"In my mind, Michigan State was one of the top schools. I never really had a true leader until I made my decision, but after that visit, I knew Michigan State was up there.

"I knew they were high up there and it never changed. The coaches broke everything down for me, I had built strong relationships and I like the academic side at Michigan State."

THE FINALE

"I made my decision early in September and committed silently over the phone before I was there for the Indiana game. I had a long sit down talk with my parents telling them how I feel and asking them how they were feeling about Michigan State.

"I called coach Samuel, coach Salem and coach Dantonio to tell them about my decision. They were all really excited about it, so it was great.

"I then went back for the Indiana game and it felt great. I felt part of the program and it was great to see things as a commitment.

"I feel great about my decision. Now is just the right time to announce it. I do not want to hold it in anymore and Michigan State is the school for me. I picked it for many reasons, but if there is a main one, it is because of the coaching staff.

"The coaches at Michigan State are real and they are true. They stand behind what they say and I like that a lot. That means a lot."