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Michigan State player lands on PFF’s list of highest graded-returning DLs

Grant Bricker

By Grant Bricker

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Pro Football Focus released a list of their highest-graded returning DLs in college football. A Michigan State player found themselves at No. 2 on the list.

The list has some great talent on it, that’s for sure. Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. had the top spot with a grade of 89.8. Michigan State’s Jason Slade was just behind him with an 86.1. The other players on the list were Felix Anudike-Uzomah (Kansas State, 85.4), Jalen Carter (Georgia, 85.3), and Nolan Smith (Georgia, 85).

Slade had 16 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 2 pass deflections last season. He is heading into his senior season, and has appeared in 34 total games for the Spartans. Slade is even up for a few awards this season. He was voted to the preseason watchlists for the Outland and Lombardi Trophies. The Michigan State DL was also a 1st-team All-B1G selection by Athlon Sports.

He should be primed for another great year in East Lansing this fall.

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.