Spartans reload after significant departures. Discover the latest transfer portal prospects eyeing East Lansing to bolster the roster.
The transfer portal is in full swing, with names being thrown around like slips in a hat at a Yankee swap. Whether players are coming or going, the list seems to grow every waking second.
I’ll be doing my best to keep up with it all, so let’s get into the latest players who have put their name on the list of visitors headed to East Lansing. With the Spartans losing 40 players to the portal, you can expect a steady stream of new faces coming through the city—some will stay, some will go.
- Marvin Parrish – RB – Western Kentucky – Jan 6
- DJ Jackson Jr. – EDGE – Troy – Jan 6–7
- Tre Bell – CB – Iowa State – Jan 3
- Michael Richard – DB – Louisiana Tech – Jan 3
- MJ Stroud – LB/EDGE – Georgia Southern – Jan 9
And now, the list continues.
Caleb Wheatland – LB – Auburn – Jan 3
Wheatland began his college career at Maryland, spending three seasons (2022–24) there and appearing in 35 total games. During that stretch, he piled up 100 tackles, while consistently finding his way into the backfield with 14.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.
Last season, he transferred to Auburn in search of a prime SEC opportunity, but an injury derailed his year. Now back in the portal, there’s no better state for Wheatland to land than the one that hosts the Wheatland Music Festival.
Devin Vaught – DB – Maine – Jan 3
Vaught is a redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining. In his two seasons at Maine, he totaled 106 tackles, nine pass deflections, six interceptions, and added a pick-six to his résumé.
Christian Martin – OT – Colorado State – Jan 4–5
The redshirt junior started all 12 games for the Rams last season and appeared in every game the year before as well. Martin is a three-star transfer and ranks as the 41st-best offensive tackle in the portal, per 247Sports.
Ben Murawski – OT – UConn – TBD
The 6’7”, 335-pound freshman is drawing heavy interest from around the country. According to Matt Zenitz, Murawski is set to visit Michigan State, UCF, Oklahoma State, and Cal.
Murawski ranks as the No. 4 offensive tackle in this portal class, and the Fitzgerald staff will need to throw everything they’ve got at keeping him in East Lansing. Per Zenitz, Murawski ranked third-best in PFF run blocking among all FBS offensive tackles this season.
Nick Sharpe – OG – South Carolina – Jan 5
Sharpe began his career at Wake Forest, where he started seven games, before transferring to South Carolina last season and starting another five. The interior lineman stands at 6’2”, 330 pounds, bringing experience and size to the guard spot.
Evan James – WR – Furman – Jan 5
A dynamic wide receiver could be exactly what the Spartans need to boost their passing game, and James would be a strong fit. Last season, he totaled 796 receiving yards, added 72 rushing yards, scored seven receiving touchdowns, and punched in another on the ground. He finished with 65 receptions and seven rush attempts.
Cam Edwards – RB – UConn
Edwards has been a model of production during his three seasons at UConn, totaling 480 carries for 2,690 yards and 27 touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. He’s also contributed as a receiver with 47 catches for 467 yards and four touchdowns.
Last season alone, Edwards rushed for 1,240 yards and 15 touchdowns. With Makhi Frazier leaving the Spartans—and visiting Penn State—this would be a massive addition if Michigan State can land him.
For now, we’re all caught up—but keep checking back. Portal updates are as inevitable as Thanos’ snap.