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Damion Terry - QB - Spartans

Michigan State freshman QB Damion Terry could push senior QB Andrew Maxwell for playing time this season.

"I think he's what we're evolving to a little bit quarterback-wise is guys who are a little bit more athletic or (have) ability to move in space, those kind of things," quarterbacks coach Brad Salem said. "I think he's a pretty special player." Maxwell certainly didn't show enough last season to secure the starting job moving forward.
Source: MLive
May 22 - 11:51 AM
Jeremy Gainer - DL - Spartans

Michigan State redshirt senior DE Jeremy Gainer is expected to transfer.

Gainer has not participated in any of the spring practice sessions. The Detroit native has been somewhat limited to special teams during his career. He will graduate this spring, therefore Gainer will not have to sit out a season once transferring.
Source: MLive
Apr 30 - 5:24 PM
Nick Hill - RB - Spartans

Michigan State redshirt junior RB Nick Hill recently underwent sports hernia surgery.

He is not expected to miss any time this summer. Hill is expected to compete for the top running back spot in place of the departed Le'Veon bell, who carried a monstrous workload during his time at Michigan State.
Source: Nick Hill on Twitter
Apr 30 - 2:31 PM
William Gholston - DL - Spartans

Bucs selected Michigan State DE William Gholston at No. 126 overall.

Gholston (6-foot-6 1/4, 281) recorded 30 career tackles for loss and 10 sacks across 36 games for the Spartans, making 24 starts. Big Ten coaches voted him honorable mention all-conference last year. The cousin of former megabust Vernon Gholston, William is a pure five-technique, 3-4 end prospect who ran 4.96 at the Combine with a plodding 1.73 ten-yard split. He offers little natural edge-rushing ability, but possesses long arms (34") to control blockers. Gholston could line up at end on early downs before kicking inside on passing downs in Tampa Bay.
Apr 27 - 1:36 PM
Dion Sims - TE - Spartans

Dolphins selected Michigan State TE Dion Sims with the No. 106 overall pick.

Sims (6-foot-4 7/8, 262) caught 36 passes for 475 yards (13.2 YPR) and two TDs as a junior before turning pro. He played at over 280 pounds and focused on an in-line position, where Sims is right there with Travis Kelce as this draft's best blocking tight end. Sims ran 4.75 with a 1.60 ten-yard split and 35-inch vertical at the Combine, so he is athletic and may develop into more of a underneath receiving option in the NFL. Sims could see significant snaps as the blocking tight end, an area where Dustin Keller struggles.
Apr 27 - 12:39 PM
Le'Veon Bell - RB - Spartans

Steelers selected Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell with the No. 48 overall pick.

Bell (6-1, 230) toted the rock 671 times for 3,346 yards (4.99 YPC) and 33 touchdowns in his three-year Spartans career, catching 78 passes. A bit of a sluggish mover lacking quickness and lateral agility, Bell's burst is average and he is a blocking-dependent back who can't create his own running room. He ran 4.60 at the Combine. Bell is excellent in the passing game for a big back, though, consistently standing up blitzing defenders in pass protection. He's a strong fit in Todd Haley's pass-first scheme. Despite talent limitations, Bell will have an opportunity to be a high-scoring running back as a rookie.
Apr 26 - 7:43 PM
William Gholston - DL - Spartans

NFL Network's Mike Mayock said Michigan State DL William Gholston could be better in the NFL than he was in college.

Mayock said that Gholston is "intriguing" and could be a third-round selection. There have recently been reports about Gholston's stock slipping, as there are questions with his mental makeup, but he does indeed have an intriguing skill-set that could lead to him being drafted earlier.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 18 - 5:00 PM
William Gholston - DL - Spartans

Michigan State DL William Gholston visited the Detroit Lions.

Gholston is an intriguing talent because of his massive size, checking in at 6'6" and 281 pounds. However, he struggled this past season and teams have questioned his mental makeup. Last month, the National Football Post's Russ Lande reported that teams questioned whether he could be a physical five technique that can anchor after a workout. At the workout, he reportedly lacked "aggressiveness, intensity and passion," according to Lande.
Source: The Detroit Free Press
Apr 15 - 7:14 PM
Le'Veon Bell - RB - Spartans

Pass happy NFL teams are excited about Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell's blocking and receiving skills, according to former scout Daniel Jeremiah.

Jeremiah believes Bell is "a good fit for the pro game." That comfort in and agility in space is nice, but we worry that Bell takes too long to get going and might need to be given the second level to succeed. regardless, Bell could be selected on the draft's second day.
Source: Daniel Jeremiah on Twitter
Apr 12 - 9:33 AM
Dion Sims - TE - Spartans

The Detroit Lions hosted Michigan State TE Dion Sims.

Sims is an intriguing prospect because he lost 40 pounds since the 2011 season and is considered a potential quality inline blocker at the next level. There has been growing interest in Sims, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and many other teams considering him. Sims caught 36 passes for 475 yards last season.
Source: Detroitlions.com
Apr 10 - 9:38 AM
Le'Veon Bell - RB - Spartans

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson reports Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell has visits and workouts with three teams.

The three teams are the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. All three teams are likely in need of a downhill, goal-line running back, which Bell can provide. The Buccaneers will be looking for a complementary back to Doug Martin while the Jets and Cowboys are in more need of a ball-carrier after losing theirs via free agency or to injuries in the past year.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Mar 28 - 4:09 PM
Dion Sims - TE - Spartans

Michigan State TE Dion Sims and RB Le'Veon Bell recently had dinner with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bell and Sims dined on Tuesday night with Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers could use another running back after losing Rashard Mendenhall to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. They're also always looking to add tight ends, which potentially makes Sims a target for the team in the mid-rounds.
Source: Mlive.com
Mar 16 - 8:29 PM
Le'Veon Bell - RB - Spartans

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes Michigan State RB Le'Veon Bell could go in the second- to-third round.

Lande's report seems to be consistent with what's been reported as of late. Most recently, NFL.com's Gil Brandt said Bell could be picked "at the top of the second-round." He compared Bell to Chuck Muncie, a running back in the 1980s.
Source: National Football Post
Mar 16 - 8:17 PM
William Gholston - DL - Spartans

National Football Post's Russ Lande writes teams question Michigan State DL William Gholston's mental makeup.

"...he did not show good flexibility to maintain leverage to be an effective two gap player. Most concerning however was the lack of aggressiveness, intensity and passion that Gholston displayed during the workout," Lande wrote. "An NFL source in attendance told me that Gholston’s demeanor throughout the workout made them question if he has the mental makeup to handle being a five technique who has to anchor and physically control blocker."
Source: National Football Post
Mar 16 - 8:12 PM
Dion Sims - TE - Spartans

NFL.com's Gil Brandt says that Michigan State TE Dion Sims has lost around 40 pounds since the end of the 2011 season.

Sims arrived at the Combine weighing 262 pounds, which was a surprise since many suggested he played the 2012 season at 280 plus pounds. We love the Spartan's size, leading to great blocking potential, but he is a bit soft on first contact and was underused as a receiver in college.
Source: NFL.com
Mar 14 - 9:46 AM

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