Soares Jr. Reunites with Fitzgerald | Michigan State Spartans Football News

Kenny Soares Jr. brings a unique twist to Michigan State’s defense—his only prior college stop was under Pat Fitzgerald at Northwestern, now reunited with his former coach in East Lansing. Listed as a rush end, a hybrid role between linebacker and defensive end, Soares is expected to be a key contributor despite a modest sack total. He’s shifted from inside linebacker to a stand-up pass-rushing role on the weak side, a move that surprises some given his stats—but his 80 tackles last season and 11 quarterback hurries show his impact. With help from fellow rush end Anelu Lafaele, Soares could get his first full-time starting role, offering versatility against both run and pass. 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/3b14cffe8ec6429b