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Michigan State football: Way-too-early 2023 defensive groups preview

By Scott Tolonen

Oct 15, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker talks on the headset against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker talks on the headset against the Wisconsin Badgers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan State Spartans’ Jacoby Windmon pursues Minnesota Golden Gophers’ Bryce Williams (21) during the second half at Spartan Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Msu 092422 Kd 3204
Michigan State Spartans’ Jacoby Windmon pursues Minnesota Golden Gophers’ Bryce Williams (21) during the second half at Spartan Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.Msu 092422 Kd 3204 /

Linebackers

This might be the best unit on Michigan State’s team.

With returners like Jacoby Windmon (actually playing his true position for a full season), Aaron Brule, Cal Haladay, Darius Snow coming back from injury and potentially Ma’a Gaoteote becoming a contributor, this is a deep and talented group.

This also gives the defensive coaches a little bit of leeway if they want to try out different defensive line combos knowing they have a group of experienced linebackers as a second line of defense (literally and figuratively) to help out.

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