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Michigan State Football: Projected 2-deep depth chart after spring 2019

By Connor Muldowney

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a first half touchdwon while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a first half touchdwon while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Michigan State football has progressed through spring practices and here’s what the two-deep depth chart could look like heading into 2019.

Spring football is a crucial time for any team looking to turn things around from a disappointing season. For Michigan State, it’s the perfect time to fix the problems it had on offense in 2018 and make sure they don’t resurface again in 2019.

Mark Dantonio shuffled his coaches around, making Brad Salem the new offensive coordinator and moving Dave Warner to quarterbacks coach. The move made sense and according to the reviews, the offense has seen big changes — they weren’t showcased in the spring game extensively, though.

Still, this team should be headed in the right direction and depth shouldn’t be an issue, especially if everyone can remain healthy.

The depth might actually be a strength for the Spartans in 2019. What could the two-deep depth chart look like?

Offensive Line

Starting tackles: Cole Chewins (LT), Jordan Reid (RT)
Backups: AJ Arcuri, Mustafa Khaleefah

Cole Chewins has stuck to a strict peanut butter and jelly diet which has helped him pack on some pounds and exceed the 300-pound plateau. He is heavier and stronger, and so is the rest of the line, but we know what he can do at left tackle. Jordan Reid showed promise, at times, last season, but needs more consistency and quickness. Rising behind these two starters are AJ Arcuri and Mustafa Khaleefah, but don’t sleep on Nick Samac.

Starting guards: Kevin Jarvis (LG), Tyler Higby (RG)
Backups: Matt Carrick, Luke Campbell

The only sure starter I see at the guard spots is Kevin Jarvis and it’s because he has the highest ceiling and shows the most promise. Tyler Higby is entering his final season with plenty of question marks, especially after a horrid 2018 campaign. He’s going to be the starter until a guy like Matt Carrick can wrestle the job away from him. Luke Campbell, a former starter, will also be in the playing mix, and in the running for that two-deep are guys like James Ohonba and Jacob Isaia.

Starting center: Matt Allen
Backup: Blake Bueter

There’s a good chance Blake Bueter is a starter on the offensive line at some point this season and he’s a perfect example of a Mark Dantonio-developed former walk-on. He played well last season and will get plenty of reps, but the line could be better with Matt Allen running the show in the middle. If he has even a fraction of his older brothers’ leadership skills and blocking abilities, he’ll be just fine in there.

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