Tate Hallock
SAFETY :: 6-4 :: 190Grand Rapids, Michigan :: Forest Hills Central HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time selection to the Grand Rapids Press Dream Team . . . named to the 2018 Detroit Free Press Dream Team . . . ranked one of the top players in the state of Michigan by ESPN.com (No. 21), 247Sports (No. 22) and The Detroit News (No. 33) . . . listed as one of the best 100 prospects (No. 81) in the Midwest by ESPN.com . . . rated one of the top “athletes” in the country by ESPN.com (No. 67) and 247Sports (No. 74) . . . second-team all-state selection by The Associated Press and The Detroit News . . . had 70 tackles, including 56 solos and four for losses as a senior playing for Coach Tim Rogers . . . on offense, hauled in 34 catches for 610 yards and eight touchdowns . . . also returned a punt 80 yards for a score . . . honorable mention all-state choice by The Associated Press as a specialist his junior season in 2017 as the Rangers won a regional title and appeared in the Division 2 state semifinals . . . recorded 81 tackles, three interceptions, eight pass break-ups, and a fumble recovery for the OK White Conference Champions while also scoring three defensive TDs . . . on offense, had 46 receptions for 779 yards and 10 TDs . . . also returned a kick for a touchdown . . . in the playoffs, had four catches for 130 yards and a TD in 28-21 win over Mona Shores in the district finals . . . son of Ty and Jennifer Hallock . . . both parents graduated from Michigan State . . . his father, Ty, was a four-year letterwinner (1989-92) at MSU under George Perles and played fullback, tight end and linebacker; he won the Downtown Coaches Club Award for the most outstanding senior on defense in 1992 . . . Ty played eight seasons in the NFL with Detroit (1993-95), Jacksonville (1996-97) and Chicago (1998-2000) . . . Tate’s older brother, Tanner, is currently a redshirt freshman linebacker for the Spartans . . . born Aug. 9, 2000 . . . plans to major in business.
DANTONIO ON HALLOCK:
“Tate Hallock has great ball skills and is extremely tough. He tackles extremely well. He really reminds me a lot of (current Spartan) Matt Morrissey. The more you watch Tate, the more you see the dynamic player he is, whether it's receiving, punt returner, safety, or whatever position he’s playing. He's going to excel to a very high level.”
SECONDARY COACH PAUL HAYNES ON HALLOCK:
“Tate has good size and athleticism. He also has an extremely competitive and tough mentality.”
Another versatile athlete who joins his brother Tanner here at MSU. Welcome to safety @Thallock28 #SpartanRe19n pic.twitter.com/7WBndRKBlW
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) December 19, 2018
2019 Spartan Signing Day Central