Michael Van Buren is an electrical quarterback, and the four-star from Maryland is eyeing up the nationwide stage subsequent week when he participates within the Below Armour All-America Recreation. He’s a part of a really strong recruiting class that signed with Mississippi State earlier this month.
The category of 2024 prospect is coming off a robust senior season at St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) the place he confirmed rising pocket poise and the power to increase performs along with his legs.
A four-star quarterback, Van Buren is the No. 230 participant within the nation within the 247Sports Composite. He sees the Below Armour sport as an vital subsequent step as he will get prepared for SEC soccer.
“Most positively wanting ahead to going on the market and competing towards the very best gamers within the nation and showcasing my skills,” Van Buren advised USA TODAY Excessive Faculty Sports activities this week.
Van Buren formally signed with Mississippi State through the early signing interval. Dedicated to Oregon since late Could, Van Buren opened up his recruitment early in December.
Following an official go to to Starkville, he dedicated to Mississippi State. He credit new head coach Jeff Lebby, the previous offensive coordinator at Oklahoma, in touchdown him with the Bulldogs.
“It was the very best match due to my relationship with coach Lebby and he has confirmed that his offense may be very explosive and put up large numbers,” Van Buren mentioned.
“Additionally, the imaginative and prescient he has for ‘State’ to show this system round is one thing that basically caught my eye and one thing that I wished to be part of.”
The subsequent week of the Below Armour All-America Recreation may and must be an thrilling one for Van Buren. There shall be enjoyable, however he says he additionally hopes to study from the expertise of being a part of one of many nation’s premier showcase occasions.
“I might say a little bit little bit of each the principle factor is to get higher and study from the nice coaches,” Van Buren mentioned.
“However you additionally solely get a chance like this as soon as so after all you gotta have enjoyable with it!”
The sport, performed in Orlando’s Tenting World Stadium, takes place on Jan. 3 at 4:00 p.m. ET. It’s going to air on ESPN.