You might expect Jonathan Smith and the Michigan State football staff to take a breather following spring practices, but instead, they’ve been actively working the transfer portal.
Although the Spartans have seen some key departures — including Jaylan Brown, Dillon Tatum, and James Schott — they’ve also been adding talent. Michigan State bolstered its roster with the commitment of Georgia State defensive end.
According to 247Sports’ Justin Thind, a former Miami edge rusher — chose the Spartans over offers from Purdue and Kansas. He brings solid experience from the Group of Five level, having previously played two seasons at Troy before spending 2023 at Jacksonville State, where he logged 17 tackles, two for loss, and a sack.
This past season at Georgia State, Williams notched 21 tackles, five tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble, catching the eye of several Power Four programs. Though this marks his fourth school since 2020, he arrives in East Lansing with a wealth of experience and a career stat line that includes 46 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and two sacks.