On the social media platform X, news surfaced that Jaden Mangham, a Michigan State safety who had entered the transfer portal, intended to visit rival Michigan. This revelation, initially reported by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz, ignited a contentious debate involving Mangham’s family, former Michigan State football players Tony Lippett, Felton Davis, and RJ Shelton, as well as numerous Michigan State fans on the platform. Mangham ultimately committed to Michigan.
Simultaneously, behind the scenes, Michigan State coaches had a surprise of their own, involving Semaj Bridgeman, a freshman linebacker from rival Wolverines, who was set to visit Michigan State that weekend. This episode underscored the growing trend in college football where players transfer to or visit rival teams, akin to NFL free agents joining division rivals.
Bridgeman, a former highly rated recruit, had not seen playing time in his freshman year at Michigan. However, he is set to don the Michigan State uniform, likely playing either linebacker or rush end, positions he excelled in during high school. There’s even speculation about utilizing him on the offensive end as a tight end, a role he performed proficiently in high school.
Michigan State’s acquisition of Bridgeman adds to their impressive list of transfer portal additions, including Anthony Jones from Indiana, Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams from UMass, Ed Woods from Arizona State, Andrew Dennis from Illinois, Tyler Gillison from Cincinnati, Ru’Quan Buckley from Nebraska, Marcellius Pullium from Miami, Jalen Satchell from Old Dominion, Lejond Cavazos from North Carolina, Ben Roberts from Oregon, Nikai Martinez from UCF, and Jeremiah Hughes from LSU.
For further updates on Bridgeman’s commitment and other recruitment activities, Spartan Tailgate will provide coverage. Additionally, Stephen Brooks’ portal tracker article offers a chronological overview of transfers to and from MSU, while the Shaw Lane VIP Board promises exclusive insights and updates on developments.
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