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With 32 newcomers arriving via the portal, the Spartans bolster their backfield, secondary and linebacker corps, promising a fresh dynamic under coach Jonathan Smith.
A redshirt sophomore with a 6‑3 frame and a knack for interceptions, Chappell is expected to fill a critical void in Michigan State’s defensive backfield.
Jeremiah Cooper, the Penn State safety transfer, is rehabbing from a torn ACL and targeting a 2026 season debut, aiming to cement his place in the defense and as a future NFL prospect.
Michigan State University is scheduling official visits for potential recruits, including cornerback Noah Willis, as it seeks to strengthen its 2027 defensive backfield.