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Michigan State football: Top 3 priorities for 2021 Early Signing Period

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker walks the field during warm ups before the game against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201205 Msu Osu 017a
Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker walks the field during warm ups before the game against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.201205 Msu Osu 017a /
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Davon Townley is a name that Spartan fans may not be that familiar with because he’s likely leaning elsewhere, but the four-star defensive end from Minneapolis is an exceptional talent.

Michigan State is going to need some depth on the defensive line because it’s taken a big hit over the past year and with Jacub Panasiuk and Naquan Jones potentially leaving, the Spartans are going to have plenty of spots to fill. Townley would be a good fit.

Townley meets the size requirements for Mel Tucker, standing a mammoth 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 220 pounds. He has a frame he can grow into and he’s athletic.

Ranked the No. 325 prospect in the country and as a four-star according to the composite, Townley has been highly sought-after by some solid programs such as Penn State, Minnesota and Arizona State which is believed to make up his top four, along with MSU.

I believe Townley ends up signing with Minnesota in the end and staying home, but don’t count the Spartans out until it’s official.

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