Michigan State Football: Top 5 X-factors vs. Central Michigan in Week 5
By Stephen Robb
Jack Camper was a tight end commit but quickly found a home at defensive end for the Spartans. There was much talk about how good redshirt junior Justice Alexander was going to be and he had a real shot to take the vacant end spot. However, it’s been Camper who has been making a move with sophomore Jacob Panasiuk being hampered by injury.
Not many people saw this move making waves like it has been, but Camper has proven himself worthy of starting snaps at the position. He’s been a sight for sore eyes and has been a big reason for the defensive line’s turnaround. The pass rush is no longer dead.
Camper has a quick first step and plays the run and pass well. He is also a relentless rusher off the edge. Panasiuk is more experienced and is an excellent athlete in his own right, but Camper could be pushing him for more time when he gets back from injury.
It’ll be interesting how this develops, but there is no denying Camper’s quickness and ruthlessness.