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Michigan State Football: 5 most underproductive players in Mark Dantonio Era

By Stephen Robb

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Andrew Maxwell #10 of the Michigan State Spartans warms up prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 20: Andrew Maxwell #10 of the Michigan State Spartans warms up prior to the start of the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on October 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 07: Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a win over the Michigan Wolverines and carries the Paul Bunyan trophy after the game at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI – OCTOBER 07: Raequan Williams #99 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a win over the Michigan Wolverines and carries the Paul Bunyan trophy after the game at Michigan Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Michigan 14-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

5. Fred Smith, WR/RB (2008-10)

Mark Dantonio achieved a major recruiting vicotory when Fred Smith signed with the green and white. He had offers from the likes of Wisconsin, Michigan and even Ohio State showed interest in the Southwestern High School product.

However, Smith was unable to be a regular on the field. He was also involved in the Rather Hall incident in 2009 and spent some time in jail.

Unable to crack the wide receiver rotation, Smith moved to fullback, something Dantonio has done before with players like Lawerence Thomas. He ended up moving back to wide receiver, however, being burried on the depth chart was too much to over come. He ended up transferring with two years of eligibility left.

It was a disappointing end to a player who on National Signing Day had showed so much promise. Potential is a dangerous word and it is equally difficult for players to live up to it.

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