Michigan State Football Representatives Announced for Big Ten Media Days
The Big Ten has announced all of the players who will travel with their coaches to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days later this month.
Michigan State will be represented by running back Nate Carter, transfer tight end Jack Velling and junior defensive back Dillion Tatum. Michigan State will have its media day on July 24, along with Iowa, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC.
Carter, Tatum and Velling will all be participating in media day for the first time, along with Spartan coach Jonathan Smith, who is in his first year there. Last year, Michigan State sent former head coach Mel Tucker with linebacker Cal Halladay, offensive lineman JD Duplain and wide receiver Tre Mosley.
Carter is a redshirt junior from Rochester, New York. He joined the Spartans last season after spending two seasons at UConn. Carter was one of the few bright spots in the terrible mess that was last season, rushing for 798 yards and four touchdowns on 185 carries, all career highs for him.
Tatum is a versatile defensive back who has played a significant number of snaps in his first two seasons while playing throughout the secondary. He has played cornerback, nickel corner and safety. Tatum played in nine games last season and started eight times at cornerback before an injury ended his year prematurely.
He finished the game with 45 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups (the most on his team).
Velling came from Oregon State and joined quarterback Aidan Chiles. He took over as the Beavers’ starting lineup as a sophomore last year and showed off when he was named to the All-Pac-12 second team. Velling also had 29 catches for 438 yards and eight touchdowns, setting a single-season record for Oregon State.
Next season, Velling is expected to be one of the best tight ends in all of college football.
Spartan Nation’s Aidan Champion and Michael France will be on hand at Michigan State’s media day, bringing you all the Spartan coverage from the event.
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