Michigan State Football: Projected 2-deep depth chart after spring 2019
Quarterback
Starting quarterback: Brian Lewerke
Backup: Rocky Lombardi
If there was any doubt about the quarterback situation heading into spring, it’s since been put to bed. Brian Lewerke suffered a shoulder injury in 2018 and had a poor season while trying to play through it and it didn’t do him, or the team, any favors.
Lewerke’s bandwagon emptied quickly after he finished with eight touchdowns to 11 interceptions, completing just 54 percent of his passes with no zip on the ball.
That was the biggest question mark heading into spring ball, but he silenced doubters with his performance during the Green-White Game, going 14-for-20 with 181 yards and two touchdowns. His passes were crisper and he found his receivers on out routes and slants and made the correct reads all game. He had one interception but it wasn’t his fault as Brandon Sowards had the ball ripped out of his hands.
Rocky Lombardi is the clear backup. He has a strong arm and has worked hard all offseason but his accuracy could use some work.
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Theo Day will be the third option and he showed flashes during the spring game but he’s not ready to assume the role of No. 2.