State of the Program: Safety/nickel positions at Michigan State, suddenly deep and vocal

A quick look at the safeties and nickel cornerbacks on Michigan State's football team

Safeties

The safety position is one of the most important on the football field, and Michigan State has a lot of depth at the position. The Spartans have four safeties who have started games, and all four are capable of playing at a high level.

The leader of the group is senior Xavier Henderson. Henderson is a hard-hitter who is also very good in coverage. He is a threat to make plays all over the field, and he is one of the best safeties in the Big Ten.

Junior Angelo Grose is another talented safety for the Spartans. Grose is a good tackler and he is also very good at reading the quarterback. He is a rising star, and he could be one of the best safeties in the country next season.

Sophomores Kendell Brooks and Darius Snow are two other safeties who have played a lot for the Spartans this season. Brooks is a good tackler, and he is also very good at covering tight ends. Snow is a good athlete, and he has the potential to be a very good safety.

Nickel cornerbacks

The nickel cornerback position is a hybrid position that is a cross between a safety and a cornerback. The nickel cornerback is typically responsible for covering slot receivers, and he must be able to play both man-to-man and zone coverage.

The Spartans have two nickel cornerbacks who have played a lot this season: junior Chester Kimbrough and sophomore Davion Primm.

Kimbrough is a good tackler, and he is also very good in coverage. He is a valuable asset to the Spartans' defense, and he could be one of the best nickel cornerbacks in the Big Ten next season.

Primm is a good athlete, and he has the potential to be a very good nickel cornerback. He has played a lot this season, and he has shown that he can be a valuable contributor to the Spartans' defense.

Conclusion

The safety and nickel cornerback positions are two of the most important on the football field, and Michigan State has a lot of depth at both positions. The Spartans have four safeties and two nickel cornerbacks who have played a lot this season, and all six players are capable of playing at a high level. The Spartans' defense is one of the best in the Big Ten, and the safety and nickel cornerback positions are a big reason why.