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Michigan State Football: Projected post-2018 spring game depth chart

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 29: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans runs for a short gain as Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Michigan Wolverines makes the stop during the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 32-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 29: LJ Scott #3 of the Michigan State Spartans runs for a short gain as Jourdan Lewis #26 of the Michigan Wolverines makes the stop during the fourth quarter of the game at Spartan Stadium on October 29, 2016 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State 32-23. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans makes a diving second half touchdown catch while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 04: Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans makes a diving second half touchdown catch while playing the Penn State Nittany Lions at Spartan Stadium on November 4, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Starting receivers: Felton Davis III, Cody White, Darrell Stewart Jr.
Backups: Cam Chambers, C.J. Hayes, Laress Nelson

Don’t look now, but Michigan State may just have the deepest wide receiving corps in the Big Ten. Not just the deepest, but also the best. Felton Davis III didn’t dress, but he can expect to be the No. 1 guy in the fall as he’s set lofty goals for himself — 100 receptions for 1,000 yards. Cody White will likely be the No. 2 after a breakout season as a freshman. Darrell Stewart Jr. solidified his starting spot with a strong spring game — four catches for 69 yards and two scores.

Cam Chambers was another spring game standout, catching five passes for 50 yards. That’s a good sign for the Spartans as he was a name to keep an eye on and could take a step closer to starting this season.

Many forgot about C.J. Hayes since he redshirted as a freshman in 2017, but he played well in the scrimmage and could be that next breakout star in the receiving corps. Laress Nelson will likely get some time as a backup this fall, too, with his potentially electrifying athleticism.

Starting tight end: Matt Sokol
Backup: Noah Davis/Matt Dotson

There’s no indication of a position battle for the No. 1 spot at tight end, especially after Matt Sokol had a decent first season as the starter in 2017. Sure, he dropped some passes, but he did a decent job of moving the sticks when he needed to and blocking improved throughout the year.

The backup was hard to judge from Saturday’s spring scrimmage, but sophomore Matt Dotson played quite a bit and looked filled into his body more. If he could improve on his blocking while maintaining his excellent athleticism and route running, he’ll be a force. Noah Davis will be in the mix, too, along with Chase Gianacakos.

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