Michigan State’s blue-collar fullback who does the dirty work and then sneaks into the stat sheet
Jay Coyne has evolved into a reliable, physical fullback for Michigan State, making the switch from defensive end in 2024 and appearing in 27 career games through the 2025 season[1]. In the 2025 season, he played in all 12 games and added value as a blocker and occasional receiver, finishing with 2 catches for 11 yards and a touchdown, while his career totals sit at 3 catches for 23 yards and 1 score[1][4]. The differentiator here is versatility: he brings size, toughness, special-teams value, and enough football IQ to be an Academic All-Big Ten three-time honoree[1]. If a team wants a selfless, high-effort fullback who embraces contact and won’t blink at a role-player job description, Coyne fits beautifully[1][12].
