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Michigan State Football: Early ranking of top 2019 NFL Draft prospects

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans catches his second touchdown pass of the first half against defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes and defensive back Amani Hooker #27 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 30, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 30: Wide receiver Felton Davis III #18 of the Michigan State Spartans catches his second touchdown pass of the first half against defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes and defensive back Amani Hooker #27 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 30, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 28: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans motions a first down after Michigan State Spartans recover a fumble by the Washington State Cougars during the second half of the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 28: Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans motions a first down after Michigan State Spartans recover a fumble by the Washington State Cougars during the second half of the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

While I don’t think Joe Bachie will leave after his junior season, he could very well prove himself as one of the best linebackers in all of college football, if he hasn’t already.

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Take a look at Michigan State’s middle linebackers over the years: Greg Jones, Max Bullough and Riley Bullough. All have been great leaders and All-Big Ten candidates. Bachie is no different and he could wind up being the best of the bunch.

Mark Dantonio truly struck gold when the three-star inside linebacker from Ohio committed to Michigan State. He was lightly-recruited mostly because he wasn’t a big-time camp guy, but he has proven to be a diamond in the rough.

Bachie broke in as a true freshman, burning that redshirt with just two games and he recorded 11 tackles.

As a sophomore, Bachie really took command of the defense, starting every game and finishing with 100 tackles on the note with 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and three interceptions. Again, I doubt he declares, but when he does, he will be an interesting prospect.

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