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Evan Young
Returning to Michigan State for 2026
R-Jr. · Lufkin, Texas → Lufkin
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Evan Young
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
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CFB
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · 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
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #13596
Peaked at #13596 this season.
Background
Second-year safety redshirted his first season at MSU. 2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in four games (vs. Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and Maryland) to preserve his redshirt season . . . made a total of 34 appearances on special teams . . . made his collegiate debut at Indiana (10/18). HIGH SCHOOL AND...