For one, they were able to sign three-star athlete Bryson Williams out of Orchard Lake St. Mary's -- he was committed since July but didn't sign during the early period, to the surprise of many.

Bryson Williams of Orchard Lake, Mich. officially signed with the Spartans on signing day on Wednesday. Williams has long been committed to Michigan State but elected to not sign with the Spartans ...

and in favor of Michigan State during the early signing period in the final hours before signing day was when the news broke a couple of days before signing day that Bryson Williams, a long-time ...

Michigan State commit Bryson Williams, a three-star receiver/running back, scored the Eaglets' final two touchdowns. St. Mary's (10-3) will play Byron Center (12-1) for the Division 2 crown Friday ...

Wide receiver/defensive back Bryson Williams and offensive lineman Antonio Johnson both signed their agreements to join the Spartans this fall, bumping coach Jonathan Smith’s second class to 18.