Michigan State names Oxford shooting victim Tate Myre honorary member of its recruiting class

Oxford High School shooting victim Tate Myre was named an honorary member of the Michigan State football program during Wednesday's Signing Day. A dedicated football player and athlete, the 16-year-old was one of four people killed when a gunman opened fire in the school last month. 

"A Spartan Dawg is defined not by the plays they make on the field, but by the character they exemplify, the leadership they bring to their team and their community and for extraordinary individuals like Tate Myre, their heroism," Michigan head coach Mel Tucker said in a video posted to Twitter Wednesday. "Tate is and always will be a Spartan Dawg." 

"Tate Myre had an unmatched work ethic, athleticism and love for his teammates," Tucker said. "He had a passion to one day play for Michigan State. This passion was paired with an unstoppable drive and follow through to get there."