Michigan State Football: Could TJ Harrell help resurrect ‘No Fly Zone’?
By Stephen Robb
After taking reps at cornerback during Michigan State football’s spring game, could TJ Harrell help resurrect the ‘No Fly Zone’?
TJ Harrell appears to have found a home in the Michigan State secondary. His presence and talent will empower and possibly resurrect ‘The No Fly Zone.’
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I watched the Green & White a few weeks ago and like many I was shocked to witness Harrell in the secondary. He had previously worked exclusively with the linebackers. I was amazed at his ability to hang with receivers and make plays. He did not appear to out of position for a player making a big transition, which speaks to the coaching he is receiving. He played aggressive and used his instincts.
Harrell was a highly-regarded recruit coming out of Tampa, Fla. Louisville and Michigan State were locked in a recruiting war for his services, but Harrell committed to the Spartans. He excelled as at Tampa Catholic as a running back and linebacker. He has dangerous speed and coach Mark Dantonio desperately needs his ability in the secondary. This is another example of Dantonio attempting to get his athletic players on the field to make plays.
Harrell was recruited by MSU to possibly play safety, however, his speed and talent enable him to be placed on an island. Wide receivers will not be running past Harrell like many instances the secondary experienced the last few years. There will be a learning curve for him, yet he appeared to be comfortable during the scrimmage.
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He is 6-foot-0 and just under 200 pounds now and he bring a much needed boost to the secondary. The ‘No Fly Zone’ could be on resurrected this fall in East Lansing.