Michigan State Football: 3 way-too-early breakout candidates for 2022

Whenever No. 6 was on the field on the offensive side of the ball, it just felt like he was a threat to catch a pass. He just looked like a monster and when you got to see him run routes, you understood why he was so highly touted out of high school.

As a former four-star receiver prospect, Maliq Carr chose Purdue over Michigan State and Mark Dantonio a couple of years ago. He decided to transfer to Michigan State last offseason as Mel Tucker made a push for him and the fit seemed perfect. The Spartans needed help at tight end and he was the perfect addition.

The former receiver still runs routes like a wideout and is athletic enough to be a mismatch for linebackers and while he didn’t have a huge season, he got better as the year went on.

Carr finished his first year with Michigan State with eight catches for 135 yards and I think he’s just scratching the surface. He’s due for a breakout season in 2022 as the Spartans’ top tight end as Tyler Hunt, Kameron Allen, and Trenton Gillison are all gone.

He has All-Big Ten potential at tight end.