Michigan State Football: 5 takeaways from 2019 spring game

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans drops back to pass during the college football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tempe, Arizona. The Sun Devils defeated the Spartans 16-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – NOVEMBER 10: Darrell Stewart Jr. #25 of the Michigan State Spartans tries to avoid the tackle of Kendall Sheffield #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Spartan Stadium on November 10, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

4. Darrell Stewart Jr. could push for No. 1 receiver

Cody White may be the presumed No. 1 receiver for Michigan State, taking over the role previously held by Felton Davis III but Darrell Stewart Jr. might be giving him a run for his money.

When healthy, White is one of the most talented receivers in the conference and can make the most difficult catches look routine, but the same could be said for Stewart Jr.

On Saturday, it was Stewart Jr. who came up with the big plays, scoring two touchdowns and catching two long passes. His two touchdown catches were from 10 yards out (Brian Lewerke) and 31 yards out (Rocky Lombardi).

Stewart was flashing the potential to be a No. 1 target for Lewerke and he was open on short routes as well as down the field. If he can continue this growth as a do-everything receiver, the offense will flourish.

Don’t sleep on Jalen Nailor, either, who looked the part of a top target for the Spartans.

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