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Lincoln High School (Washington) five-star edge-rusher Jayden Wayne is making major strides toward a commitment. 

The 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive standout recently trimmed his list to a final six of Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Michigan State and Oregon.

Wayne also set official visits to Georgia (May 20), LSU (June 10), Miami (June 17) and Oregon (June 24).

Obviously given the five official visit limit Wayne won't be able to take official visits to all six of his finalists.

But he can work around that limit with unofficial trips.

This weekend, Wayne arrived at Michigan State University to check out the Spartans on what is expected to be a multi-day visit:

Wayne is rated the nation's No. 10 overall prospect and No. 2 defensive end by Rivals

His inclusion of Michigan State is the latest example of the Spartans' improved recruiting effort.

Michigan State appears to be a factor for a number of bluechip recruits across the country.

Will that translate to Signing Day?

That remains to be seen, but the widespread interest in Michigan State is certainly encouraging for the program. 

Getting Wayne - admittedly a tall order - would be a massive addition to the class.

Here's what 247Sports had to say, in part, about him as a prospect, projecting him as a Day 2 NFL Draft pick: 

"Good 1st step and burst off the ball. Gains ground and causes the tackle to be immediately stressed by his penetration. Very good pad level which gives the defender little area to strike as he is rushing the passer or playing the run. Shows a good motor and want-to in chasing plays with nice lateral movement. Good agility and quickness, he is light on his feet and is a smooth effortless player. Rips off of blocks and does a good job in pursuit. With added strength and technique improvement he has all the tools you want in an elite defensive lineman. You are exposed to how good an overall athlete he is when you watch him play wide receiver." 

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