MSU adds linebacker recruit from Fla.

Justin Wilson didn't waste any time delivering the good news to Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio.

Wilson - a high school senior linebacker from Davie, Fla. - saw all he needed to see on an official visit to East Lansing over the weekend and gave Dantonio his verbal commitment Sunday morning before heading home.

"I had a great time," said Wilson, who toured campus and attended MSU's basketball game Saturday against Illinois. "Everything was right, it was clicking, and I decided this is where I wanted to be."

The 6-foot, 213-pound Wilson played running back and weak-side linebacker for Western High in Davie, which is located near Fort Lauderdale. He is expecting to play outside linebacker for the Spartans.

Wilson said he ran a 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds at a recent combine. He is a three-star prospect according to rivals.com

"I would say that I'm a real tough athlete," Wilson said. "I'm fast and quick, and I'm strong. I can move sideline-to-sideline no problem. I'm not perfect, but I'm pretty close to it."

Wilson is the only Florida prospect so far in the Spartans' 2010 recruiting class, which now stands at 18. He is one of two linebackers - the other is Max Bullough, a four-star recruit from St. Francis Catholic High in Traverse City.

Wilson said he also received scholarship offers from Missouri, West Virginia, South Florida, Florida International and Illinois.

His primary recruiter at MSU was tight ends coach Mark Staten.

Wilson also excels in another sport aside from football, but not the one he envisioned several years ago. He was cut from the basketball team his freshman year and decided to join the wrestling team instead.

Wilson said he is currently ranked No. 2 in the state at 215 pounds and has a record of 15-1 this season.

The skills he's learned on the mat, Wilson said, translate well to the football field.

"It makes my hands better," Wilson said. "It makes me focus on when I'm gonna hit somebody, exactly where to hit them (and) it makes my feet a lot faster."

Having already adapted to a different sport, Wilson said he is ready to adapt to a different place. He even loved seeing snow on the ground during his recent visit and isn't worried about adjusting to the cold weather.

What's he looking forward to the most?

"Just the whole college life," Wilson said. "Having the opportunity to play another four years of football, that's always great. And also having the ability to move away from home and experience something new in my life."