MSU’s rugged interior disruptor with real Big Ten starter juice
In the 2025 season, Alex VanSumeren was a high-volume force for Michigan State, posting 52 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 2 tackles for loss in 12 starts, which made him the Spartans’ most productive interior defender by a wide margin. He’s a thick, 6-foot-3, 295-pound DL with proven snap value, a physical edge, and the kind of motor coaches love in the trenches. His game fits teams that want a dependable, tough, inside presence who can hold ground and chase plays. The twist: after the 2025 season, he transferred to USC, so he’s no longer in East Lansing.
