Michigan State lands 2024 quarterback Henry Hasselbeck
Michigan State has landed a commitment from 2024 Boston (Mass.) Xaverian Brothers three-star quarterback Henry Hasselbeck. The Spartans beat out the likes of Boston College, Pittsburgh, and UAB for the 6-foot-3, 170-pound signal caller.
Hasselbeck is the son of 18-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck. The elder Hasselbeck played his college ball at Boston College. Landing the younger Hasselbeck over his father’s alma mater is a big win for Michigan State.
The 2024 quarterback officially visited Boston College on on June 9-11, a week after his official visit to East Lansing on June 2-4. Hasselbeck returned to Michigan State’s campus less than three weeks after his official visit for an second visit.
“I made a quick trip back to East Lansing with both my parents this time,” Hasselbeck told SpartanMag.com following the visit. “I wanted my mom to meet everybody and see Michigan State for herself.”
“It was a good visit,” Hasselbeck added. “Just like last time.”
UAB hosted Hasselbeck on an official the weekend prior to his return trip to Michigan State. The Hasselbeck family has strong ties to the UAB‘s first-year head coach, Trent Dilfer.
“I credit Matthew Hasselbeck for the type of father I am, the type of husband I am, because he really saved my life in 2003,” Dilfer told USA Today in 2012.
The new UAB head coach was dealing with the death of his five-year old son while he and the elder Hasselbeck were on the Seahawks roster together in 2003. Hasselbeck took Dilfer under his wing and helped guide his backup through the difficult times he was dealing with.
Henry Hasselbeck is the No. 1148 recruit in the nation, according to the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings. The three-star is also ranked the No. 65 quarterback and No. 5 recruit in Massachusetts.
Hasselbeck joins a 2024 Michigan State recruiting class that now holds 10 commitments. The Spartans class is ranked No. 39, according to the 2024 On3 Team Industry Recruiting Rankings.
