Dion Crawford’s Big Impact at MSU | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Dion Crawford, a dynamic pass-rushing linebacker from Buffalo, is poised to anchor Michigan State’s defense this season—ranked 13th among the Spartans’ top 30 players. Thanks to the NCAA’s new “five-in-five” rule, he now has up to four years of eligibility, making him a long-term cornerstone. Expected to start at WILL next to Jordan Hall, Crawford brings elite sack production (8.5 in his sophomore year) and versatility that complements Auburn transfer Caleb Wheatland and freshman Adam Shaw. Despite earning Third Team All-MAC honors, his initial one-year eligibility likely kept him off major transfer rankings. A three-star recruit who once had offers from Florida State and Michigan, Crawford’s arrival adds depth and firepower to a linebacker corps primed to dominate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2a7790845145718