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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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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) tries to get past Michigan State Spartans cornerback Marqui Lowery (29) after a catch in the second quarter during their NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 2021.Osu21msu Kwr 17
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) tries to get past Michigan State Spartans cornerback Marqui Lowery (29) after a catch in the second quarter during their NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 20, 2021.Osu21msu Kwr 17 /

Marqui Lowery Jr., CB, Freshman

Stats (5 games): 18 tackles, 12 solos, 1 TFL, 1 pass deflection

Mel Tucker brought in another much-needed piece for the secondary in Marqui Lowery Jr. in the portal last offseason. Lowery didn’t come in with very high expectations after not playing a game for Louisville his freshman season.

Lowery didn’t see game action until Week 6 when he played 30 snaps against Rutgers. In 19 coverage snaps, Lowery was targeted four times and allowed one catch for 12 yards. He then had a chance to build off his first game as he was given 39 snaps the week after versus Indiana. He was targeted one time, allowing one catch for just one yard.

His worst game came against, unsurprisingly, Ohio State, where the defense as a whole suffered. Lowery was no different, allowing 63 yards and a touchdown on three receptions.

Lowery showed flashes of potential this season, having some good games against Big Ten competition. He is a player that should be monitored as a potential CB1 by 2023.

Final Grade: B+

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