Following a spate of defensive player departures, Michigan State now faces the transfer of offensive tight end Jack Nickel. Nickel, a redshirt sophomore, has joined defensive end Andrew Depaepe, starting defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, and running back Jalen Berger in seeking a transfer. Despite not recording any statistics during his 10 appearances last season, Nickel’s departure is the fourth for the Spartans on Tuesday. Michigan State’s tight end position has seen significant turnover, with the loss of top tight end Maliq Carr after last season and the addition of Jack Velling from Oregon State. The Spartans still have Brennan Parachek, a promising true freshman, but an injury has kept him sidelined. Tyneil Hopper, a seventh-year eligible player, is also recovering from injury. Michael Masunas, with only one career catch, has received praise from the coaching staff during spring practice. The transfer window has resulted in the departure of 11 Michigan State players, including three-year starting defensive tackle Simeon Barrow and graduate transfers Antonio Gates Jr. and Braden Miller.
