Michigan State Football: Offensive depth chart misfits for 2020

Connor Heyward

Connor Heyward is the only player I’ve seen in my life who is underrated and overused at the same time. It blows my mind that the coaches at a top 25 college football program couldn’t figure out how to plug this guy in an offense. He’s an incredible athlete and he’s shown that he can catch the ball as well as any receiver on this team. He can run the ball effectively and he’s a strong blocker. He can even throw the football – he played quarterback in high school.

When Connor Heyward put his name into the transfer portal during this past season, I wasn’t surprised at all. He deserved better. When he took his name out of the transfer portal, I wasn’t surprised either. A new opportunity at the school he loves without having to sit a year out. But when it was announced that Heyward would return at running back after speaking with Tucker and Beekman, I was shocked.

With the emergence of Elijah Collins last season, Heyward’s place on the depth chart will be unknown going into 2020. Hopefully, the offensive staff is smart enough to avoid limiting him to just running back after spending more time around him. If they’re smart, they’ll use him as a utility player all over the field.