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Ranking Michigan State football's offensive position groups for 2024

By Scott Tolonen

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles takes the field during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles takes the field during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. / Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA
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2. Tight Ends

Other than Aidan Chiles, tight end Jack Velling might be the biggest playmaker coming over from Oregon State. He had the most touchdowns by a tight end in the entire country last year and was named second-team All-Pac 12 last season. He's not just a pass-catcher either; he'll block his tail off to help break off huge running plays.

Him, along with breakout candidate Brennan Parachek, and Jonathan Smith and offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren can run two-tight end sets all day, creating a matchup nightmare for defenders.

Although it's only the preseason, NFL scouts are keeping their eye on Velling as a potential riser on draft boards with a good 2024 campaign.

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