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Michigan State recruit in jail, awaiting bond on signing day

Posted at 7:05 PM, Feb 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-01 19:05:13-05
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Michigan State recruit Donovan Winter sat in a Florida jail Wednesday while other football recruits across the country signed letters of intent on national signing day.
   
A police report showed the Bishop Moore Catholic defensive end was in Seminole County Jail in Sanford, Florida. on Wednesday awaiting bond and facing charges of burglary of larceny of a firearm. Winter was arrested Monday and is awaiting a $2,000 bond.
   
The three-star recruit verbally committed to Michigan State and was expected to sign with the Spartans on Wednesday. It is uncertain if his scholarship offer remains.
   
Schools are prohibited from discussing unsigned players and Bishop Moore coach Matt Hedrick did not immediately return a call to The Associated Press.