Michigan State football has been listed as a finalist for a priority high-level defensive lineman from Illinois.

Ohimai Ozolua of Chicago has reportedly released his “final five” schools list, with Michigan State making the cut. The Spartans were joined by rival Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Tennessee on Ozolua’s list of finalists.

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Ozolua is listed as a three-star prospect with a recruiting rating of 89 in 247Sports’ rating system. He ranks as the No. 48 defensive lineman, No. 15 player from Illinois and No. 416 overall prospect in the 2027 class.

Michigan State is one of 15 schools to extend an offer to Ozolua, according to 247Sports. He also holds notable offers from Boston College, Illinois, Iowa, Miami (FL), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin.

According to 247Sports, Michigan State is the lone school to secure an official visit from Ozolua at this time. He will be visiting Michigan State in late May, which could potentially be the kind of event to put the Spartans over the top in his recruitment.