MSU Football Position Battles Heating Up | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Michigan State’s football team is in crunch time as training camp heats up and the new head coach faces tough decisions on key positions—wide receiver, linebacker, tight end, and punt returner—with the season starting in less than a month. At wideout, Chrishon McCray is likely locked in at slot, but KK Smith, Fredrick Moore, Charles Taplin, Samson Gash, and Rodney Bullard Jr. are all battling for the other spots, with Bullard’s eligibility hanging in the balance. On defense, Jordan Hall is expected to start at MIKE linebacker, while Dion Crawford and Caleb Wheatland compete for WILL snaps—with freshman Adam Shaw showing promise. At tight end, four or five players are vying for snaps, needing to prove they can be both reliable receivers and blockers; Ferris State transfer Carson Gulker stands out for his versatility. And for punt returns, speed is king—Samson Gash and Charles Taplin are the top contenders, with Gash’s elite speed making him a prime candidate to take over the return role. 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/0fd4dbbf49d896e8