Michigan State football’s 2019 second-string defense is scary
The look of Michigan State football’s second-string defense is scarier than some team’s starters. What does it look like heading into the season?
Most college football programs have a tough time assembling a starting defense that can keep teams out of the end zone but Michigan State is not one of them.
For years, the Spartans have dominated on the defensive side of the ball and 2019 should be no different, especially judging by what the second-team defense looks like.
The second defense:
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DE Camper, DT Jones, DT Slade, DE Beesley
LB Kline, LB Warriner, LB Boateng
CB Gervin, S Person, S Long, CB Brown
Let’s start with that defensive line. Jack Camper was one of the breakout linemen of 2018 after moving over from tight end and looked great at end. He has Drew Beesley on the opposite side with plenty of potential but hasn’t quite made a name for himself yet. In the middle, Naquan Jones and Zach Slade both have size, potential and strength. Both could be key members of the line in 2019.
At linebacker, Chase Kline is a guy who everyone has been high on since his recruiting days, Edward Warriner has been a quick riser and Jeslord Boateng was injured in the spring but drew plenty of praise from the coaching staff. Not named, but a guy who will surely get some looks is Brandon Bouyer-Randle.
Lastly, the secondary proves that it’s absolutely loaded with Kalon Gervin and Shakur Brown at cornerback and Tre Person and Dominique Long at safety. All four of these guys have the talent to start for the Spartans.
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Michigan State’s second-string defense will strike some fear into opponents and the depth proves that there will be very little drop-off when the starters come out of the game.