Michigan State Football: 3 biggest questions for Spartans in spring 2021

STATE COLLEGE, PA - DECEMBER 12: Payton Thorne #10 of the Michigan State Spartans looks to pass against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on December 12, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

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Sep 21, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Kenneth Walker III (25) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Elon Phoenix at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

2. How are the transfers fitting in?

It’s always interesting to see how newcomers are fitting in and what kind of roles they have with their new teams. That’ll be especially interesting in East Lansing this spring.

The Spartans have a handful of transfers who are already on campus and are acclimating to their new home, teammates and coaching staff. They’re also fighting for spots on the two-deep depth chart. Starting roles are possible for all of them but how far have they come so far?

Anthony Russo may be the biggest name to transfer in after a successful career at quarterback with Temple. He’ll be in the middle of an intense quarterback battle but he brings experience and talent. He’ll be joined on offense with Wake Forest running back transfer Kenneth Walker III who was named the fifth-best returning running back in the nation by Pro Football Focus.

Drew Jordan (Duke) brings depth to the defensive line which desperately needs it and Kendell Brooks (Division II) is a solid cornerback addition. The rest of the transfers will get to campus over the summer — and there’s a lot of them.

How will these new guys affect the depth chart this spring?

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