Donald Spencer (May 27, 2008)
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| D.S.: I started playing football at the age of 8 for the Forest Hill Tigers in Cleveland, Ohio. |
| N2FL: When and who was your first scholarship offer? |
| D.S.: My first scholarship offer was from Michigan State. And I received it on January 19, a day after my birthday. |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| D.S.: I currently have two scholarship offers from Michigan State and Indiana. |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| D.S.: My favorite college team growing up was Michigan. |
| N2FL: Have a favorite NFL Team? |
| D.S.: My favorite NFL team is the Cleveland Browns. |
| N2FL: Do you try and emulate any specific player? |
| D.S.: Yes, I try to emulate Jerry Rice and Braylon Edwards. |
| N2FL: You committed to Michigan State in late February, why did you decide to end the process so early? |
| D.S.: Since the 9th grade I've been on road trips to many schools and out of all of them Michigan State fits me the best. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| D.S.: First it's the educational part of it, then it's the people like the coaches and such. I must feel comfortable at the school. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| D.S.: Yes, Michigan and Notre Dame. |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Michigan State? |
| D.S.: Coach (Dan) Enos |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Spartans, will you take any "official visits" elsewhere? |
| D.S.: I might. I don't know at this point in time right now. |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Spartans, and what was it about Michigan State that ultimately sold you on them? |
| D.S.: Yes, Michigan but the Head coach left and Michigan State is a more family oriented school and I am more comfortable with that. |
| N2FL: What do you view as some of your playing strengths? |
| D.S.: Since I'm a big target my strengths are spread out. I can go deep, short game or handle the jump ball game. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| D.S.: My speed and strength because it's another level and they're stronger and faster. |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| D.S.: I really do not want to be, but understand it would put me in a better position. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| D.S.: I plan on majoring in Business. |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| D.S.: I plan to lead my team to a State title. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| D.S.: It's kind of crazy but they said "I need you, I have no one else." |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Michigan State with you? |
| D.S.: Yes |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| D.S. My family. |