Michigan State Football: Early look at top 2023 NFL Draft prospects

Dec 30, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrate after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the 2021 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Michigan State offensive tackle Jarrett Horst (79) runs off the field after a drill Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 at the team’s practice facility in East Lansing. /

The second offensive lineman to appear on this list, Jarrett Horst certainly has the potential to make it to the NFL and he even vowed that he would be drafted next year on social media.

Although he didn’t make much noise at the end of the year because of the fact that he wasn’t with the team for a short stretch and didn’t start the Peach Bowl, he’s going to be back as a projected starter at tackle. He has to hope Michigan State lands another tackle in the portal to take some pressure off him, especially in the case of an injury.

Horst was another honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media this past season on the line and started eight games at left tackle. He was solid and consistent and Michigan State needs him to be just that for all 12 games this year.

The senior transfer from Arkansas State plays with a mean streak and that’s usually a major key for offensive linemen in the Big Ten. If you play tough, mean, and angry, you’re going to excel.

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