Whiting, 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, is listed as the No. 18 tight end and No. 357 recruit overall in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He picked up an offer from Michigan State in October and has since added offers from Alabama, Michigan, Washington, Iowa and others.

Kayd Coffman, a three-star prospect out of East Kentwood High School, announced his commitment to Michigan State Friday.

Coach Jonathan Smith, who signed a pair of three-star prospects on Wednesday to wrap up the 2025 class, now has two players in the fold for the 2026 cycle. Joey Caudill, a three-star tight end from Ohio, committed to the Spartans late last month.

Michigan State football added a big-time commitment to its 2026 class on Saturday morning. Four-star tight end Eddie Whiting of Sioux Falls, S.D. verbally committed to Michigan State on Saturday morning.

Edward Whiting, a four-star tight end from Sioux Falls, S.D., announced his commitment to the Spartans Saturday morning.