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Michigan State Football: Grading transfers during 2021 season

By Brandon Martinez

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes on September 18, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. . (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Michigan State Spartans runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes on September 18, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. . (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) /
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Michigan State Spartans linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) during the second half Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.Msu Mich
Michigan State Spartans linebacker Quavaris Crouch (6) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Hassan Haskins (25) during the second half Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.Msu Mich /

Quavaris Crouch, LB, Junior

Stats (10 games): 75 tackles, 37 solos, 2 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 pass deflections

Quavaris Crouch was regarded as one of the top transfer portal prospects last season, so the expectations were high coming into the season.

Crouch quickly became a leader for a Michigan State defense that had been the staple of its team for years, but it was not the same story for this season. The defense as a whole has been below average and known as one of the only things holding the team back.

Crouch himself has done a good job in some aspects. He was fourth on the team in tackles and showed some promise as a pass rusher as well. Crouch mostly struggled in coverage, letting go a 77 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks this season. There was also a point in the season, Weeks 4-6, where Crouch missed six tackles in that span.

Despite some struggles, Crouch still managed to be one of the better linebackers in the Big Ten, receiving an honorable mention selection to all-conference team. While Crouch did some good and some not-so-good, he has a lot of potential to become a top linebacker in the Big Ten.

Final Grade: B

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