Matt Sokol of Rochester Adams discusses his commitment to Michigan State

Earlier in May the Michigan State Spartans received great news that Rochester Adams' Matt Sokol would pledge to the Spartans. Until that point the Spartans weren't able to land an instate prospect after Drake Harris decommitted and Lawrence Marshall gave his word to Michigan. The commitment of Sokol is a important piece for the Spartans since they haven't been able to a land an instate commit since Deon Drake and Byron Bullough committed, months ago. Sokol is considered a work in progress by recruiters due to the fact that Sokol has excelled at playing quarterback in an option based offense at Rochester Adams High School. Many players who have dedicated at excelling at a new positions and we expect that to be the same for Sokol, once he arrives in East Lansing.

You will be able to see Sokol in the first week of the season on Saturday when they play a non division, rivals, Clarkston at Ford Field in Detroit.

Height & Weight: 6'5"

First Game Started: Clarkston in 2011

#1 Most Memorable Game: Beating Oxford first round of playoffs 2011

Pre-game Traditions: Team dinners, The Lord's Prayer, and Coach's pregame speech

Post-game Traditions: Always walk arm in arm to the locker room, win or lose. Highlander Pride.

Athlete you try building your game around: Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham

The D Zone - How does it feel committing to Michigan State?

Matt Sokol - "Hard work paying off, relief but also motivation to continue to get better. Looking forward to the future."

The D Zone - What stands out the most about Michigan State?

Matt Sokol - "Coaching staff and the people in the program. The demand for success and an opportunity to become a successful player."

The D Zone - What have you enjoyed the most while visiting the campus?

Matt Sokol - "Seeing the weight room and other facilities. All state of the art. Getting familiar with the program and seeing the guys compete at practice. No days off."

The D Zone - What do the Michigan State coaches like about the way you play?

Matt Sokol - "Athleticism and ability to mismatch. Never being satisfied and working to become a better player every chance I have."

The D Zone - When the Michigan State coaches found out you committed, how was their excitement level and what did they say to you?

Matt Sokol - "Excited to be a Spartan and join the program. Looking forward to being apart of the Spartan family."

The D Zone - Are you familiar with any players on the Michigan State roster?

Matt Sokol - "Matt Rea." (Rochester Adams, Class of 2010)

The D Zone - Have you had a chance to meet with anyone from the Class of 2013 and any players you are trying to pull with you to MSU?

Matt Sokol - "Not yet, will get a chance to meet the other guys in my class later this month. Really looking forward to meeting future teammates."

The D Zone - What's in store for your future leading up to Signing Day?

Matt Sokol - "Getting ready to have a memorable senior season with my team. Leaving everything out on the field and staying healthy. Preparing for the next level physically and mentally."

The D Zone - Any closing comments you have?

Matt Sokol - "Go Green! and Thank you The D Zone for contributing to my recruiting process. Can't be more appreciative along with all the other athletes you have covered."