#65
Cole Bertke
Returning to Michigan State for 2026
East Grand Rapids, Mich. → East Grand Rapids
via msuspartans.com ↗Cole Bertke
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
Offensive line · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Started on both the offensive and defensive line for East Grand Rapids High School . . . first-team all-conference selection . . . also played basketball and was named one of the top centers in Division 1 by MLive.
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology