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Michigan State football: 5 possible post-spring targets in 2021 transfer portal

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker looks on during the spring football game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210424 Msu Spring Game 222a
Michigan State's head coach Mel Tucker looks on during the spring football game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210424 Msu Spring Game 222a /
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Jan 1, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Jaren Handy (55) chases Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (20) during the second quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Jaren Handy (55) chases Northwestern Wildcats running back Cam Porter (20) during the second quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Jaren Handy is one of the best talents on the transfer market after departing from Auburn about a week ago. His departure came as a bit of a shock to Tigers fans and the defensive line talent immediately took a hit despite the fact that Handy hasn’t played a ton in his first two seasons.

In fact, he appeared in eight games and had 10 tackles, three tackles for loss, and a sack.

Michigan State could use some help on the defensive line and a former top-100 recruit like Handy would be the perfect addition. He has great size at 6-5, 278 pounds, and would immediately upgrade the defensive end position. Jacub Panasiuk is a lock to start at end and Drew Jordan may be the other starter but Handy would be a heck of a challenger for that spot.

What makes Handy a serious option is the fact that Mel Tucker was his primary recruiter while at Georgia so the two have already built a relationship and that could help here.

Could Michigan State bolster that line with Handy?

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