Michigan State Football: 5 takeaways from 2018 spring game

4. Depth at receiver is seemingly endless

Another year, another plethora of solid receivers coming through East Lansing. Although we didn’t get to see Felton Davis III, as he wasn’t dressed, and little of Cody White, guys like Darrell Stewart Jr. and Cam Chambers stepped up to provide flashes of what to expect in 2018.

The depth at the receiver position is impressive and it continues to grow with each passing year. Last season, the receiving corps were considered a weakness heading into the year with an unproven duo of Stewart Jr. and Davis III leading the way along with a handful of freshmen. Fortunately for the Spartans, the receivers proved to be one of the biggest strengths. Stewart Jr. became a shifty screen specialist and Davis III led the team in receiving and became one of the Big Ten’s best.

With both guys returning and White stepping up as one of the nation’s top freshman receivers, the Spartans are loaded at the position. Add in guys like Chambers who stepped up during the spring game and C.J. Hayes who was a welcomed surprise and the Spartans will be set with 6-8 regular targets.

Chambers was second in receiving on the day with five catches for 50 yards, which is a good sign, trailing only Stewart Jr. who had four catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Hayes was a nice option as well as he proved worthy of more of a look this year. He has a strong body, runs clean routes and has sticky hands.

This is just a small sample of the depth which will be featured throughout the season.