#48
Charlie Baker
Returning to Michigan State for 2026
East Lansing, Mich. → East Lansing
via msuspartans.com ↗Charlie Baker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #38 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . Academic All-Big Ten honoree . . . named one of MSU's Scout Team Players of the Week vs. Minnesota and Boston College. 2024 SEASON: Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Named to the Detroit Free Press Division 2 All-State First...
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