East Kentwood (Mich.) High’s young quarterback, Kayd Coffman, just made a big move. On Friday night, he announced he’s heading to Michigan State.
Standing tall at 6-foot-2 and weighing in at 198 pounds, Coffman picked the Spartans over other offers from places like Ole Miss, Iowa State, Duke, and Syracuse. He’s been visiting East Lansing since last fall and was back there in January.
“Definitely just the coaches, how I connected with them,” Coffman said about his choice. “Definitely (quarterbacks) Coach (Jon) Boyer. How I really connected with him on a junior day and how I feel I fit in there and them projecting me and developing me to the next level.”
Coffman’s the second commitment for head coach Jonathan Smith and his team for the 2026 class. He joins athlete target Joey Caudill.
“I definitely think it felt right,” Coffman added. “I’ve been thinking about it since November when they offered. I’ve been thinking about that and praying on it and how I see myself fitting in there. I think we can do special things and that made me excited and made me want to get on board.”
There’s a personal touch to his decision too. Former Michigan State quarterback Ryan Van Dyke has been training Coffman. Plus, some of Coffman’s teachers are Michigan State alums. He’s been a fan of the Spartans forever.
“That tradition of football there,” Coffman shared. “Being able to be part of that and bring it back to where it was.”
Offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren and Director of Player Personnel Sean Levy also played a big role in bringing Coffman to Michigan State.
Scouting new Michigan State commit Kayd Coffman
According to On3 National Analyst Cody Bellaire, Michigan State hit the jackpot with Coffman.
Coffman’s got some serious skills. He’s known for throwing the ball quickly and accurately from all sorts of angles. The ball flies out of his hand with speed, making it easy for him to throw into tight spots and send deep passes sailing. He’s comfortable on the move, though he might lose a bit of power, but he can improve as he grows.
He’s not just about football, though. Coffman runs track too, competing in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and 4x400m relay for his high school. This has helped him develop great mobility in the pocket, allowing him to dodge defenders and make plays on the fly. With such potential, it’s exciting to think about how he’ll evolve by his senior year.
Van Dyke has been coaching Coffman since he was just 11 years old.
“Our first session was pre-covid,” Van Dyke recalled. “It was super cold. He was the only one that showed up that day. He did everything we told him to do and he’s done everything since. I think that’s working out him.”
Van Dyke praises Coffman’s elite arm, mental toughness, and his eagerness to learn. He’s described as a coach’s dream because he’s always looking for ways to improve. His footwork has gotten much better, and he even joined track last year just to add more value to his game. From pushups to jump rope, Coffman does it all, even the stuff most people shy away from.
