Warren De La Salle’s Allen Stritzinger runs by Muskegon Mona Shores’ Darece Roberson during first-half action in the Division 2 state championship game on November 28, 2014 at Ford Field in Detroit.
One of the top uncommitted players in Michigan for the class of 2017 is Allen Stritzinger of Warren De La Salle. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect already has a solid list of offers, which includes Michigan, Syracuse, Cincinnati and a host of MAC programs. He is looking to add more scholarships in the coming weeks.
Rivals.com ranks Stritzinger the No. 11 player in Michigan and the No. 33 athlete prospect in the nation for the class of 2017.
The big question with Stritzinger is what position he will play at the next level. He has excelled on both sides of the ball for De La Salle and could potentially play running back, cornerback or safety in college.
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Michigan State has not offered Stritzinger a scholarship yet and that has a lot to do with figuring out what position he has the biggest upside at. Stritzinger talked about his plans for the coming weeks when it comes to camps and combines and his overall recruitment.
“I have picked up a few new offers, mostly from MAC schools, but I really like Syracuse,” Stritzinger said. “I will be camping at Sound Mind Sound Body, Michigan State, Penn State, Syracuse and Notre Dame as of right now.”
At the Spartan Camp, it is very possible Stritzinger will workout at multiple positions. Defensive coordinator Harlon Barnett will take him through the paces and see whether cornerback or safety is the position he has the most potential to excel at in college. Barnett is very thorough and hands on when it comes to the secondary. Strizinger could also get a look on offense.
Stritzinger has been to MSU on several occasions, and the success the program has had under the direction of head coach Mark Dantonio is something he likes. Playing for a disciplined program that routinely competes for Big Ten championship is something he wants to do in college.
“The program at Michigan State is very established and they run things smooth,” Stritzinger said. “I have had a great time there (visiting).”
While Stritzinger could get a Michigan State scholarship with a strong camp performance, do not expect him to make a decision soon. As of now, he is looking to let the process play out and focus on his senior year before he makes a decision.
In addition to football, Strizinger excels in track. He is one of the top hurdlers in Michigan and has qualified for the State meet in both the 110M and 300M events. Last weekend Stritzinger, won the Catholic Title in the 300M with a sub 40-second time.
Matt Dorsey is a recruiting analyst for SpartanMag.com and Rivals.com.
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