Michigan State: Current List of Portal Visitors
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The transfer portal is in full swing, with names being thrown around like slips in a hat at a Yankee swap.
Whether players are coming or going, the list seems to grow every waking second.
I’ll be doing my best to keep up with it all, so let’s get into the latest players who have put their name on the list of visitors headed to East Lansing. With the Spartans losing 40 players to the portal, you can expect a steady stream of new faces coming through the city—some will stay, some will go.
First, let’s recap where we last left off:
- Marvin Parrish – RB – Western Kentucky – Jan 6
- DJ Jackson Jr. – EDGE – Troy – Jan 6–7
- Tre Bell – CB – Iowa State – Jan 3
- Michael Richard – DB – Louisiana Tech – Jan 3
- MJ Stroud – LB/EDGE – Georgia Southern – Jan 9
And now, the list continues.
Caleb Wheatland – LB – Auburn – Jan 3
Wheatland began his college career at Maryland, spending three seasons (2022–24) there and appearing in 35 total games. During that stretch, he piled up 100 tackles, while consistently finding his way into the backfield with 14.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.
Last season, he transferred to Auburn in search of a prime SEC opportunity, but an injury derailed his year. Now back in the portal, there’s no better state for Wheatland to land than the one that hosts the Wheatland Music Festival.
NEWS: #MichiganState will host Auburn transfer LB Caleb Wheatland, per source.
He had 61 tackles in his #Maryland tenure. In 2024, he led the Terps in sacks (4.5) & 2nd in TFLs (7.5). Redshirted at Auburn, playing in 3 games.
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— Justin Thind (@JustinThind) January 2, 2026
Devin Vaught – DB – Maine – Jan 3
Vaught is a redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining. In his two seasons at Maine, he totaled 106 tackles, nine pass deflections, six interceptions, and added a pick-six to his résumé.
Michigan State is hosting Maine transfer safety Devin Vaught on Saturday. The redshirt sophomore tallied 60 tackles and three interceptions in 2025 and has two years of eligibility remaining(VIP)https://t.co/16mQ2Ul0jFpic.twitter.com/YXJuU2YhVf
— Corey Robinson (@C_Robinson247) January 3, 2026
Christian Martin – OT – Colorado State – Jan 4–5
The redshirt junior started all 12 games for the Rams last season and appeared in every game the year before as well. Martin is a three-star transfer and ranks as the 41st-best offensive tackle in the portal, per 247Sports.
Colorado State OT Christian Martin is visiting Illinois today.
Then heads to Michigan State on tomorrow and Monday.https://t.co/wOxqcAxRyzpic.twitter.com/MgCGoPQaS8
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) January 3, 2026
Ben Murawski – OT – UConn – TBD
The 6’7”, 335-pound freshman is drawing heavy interest from around the country. According to Matt Zenitz, Murawski is set to visit Michigan State, UCF, Oklahoma State, and Cal.
Murawski ranks as the No. 4 offensive tackle in this portal class, and the Fitzgerald staff will need to throw everything they’ve got at keeping him in East Lansing. Per Zenitz, Murawski ranked third-best in PFF run blocking among all FBS offensive tackles this season.
Popular UConn offensive tackle transfer Ben Murawski is visiting Michigan State and also plans to visit UCF, Oklahoma State and Cal, his agent @AgentJoeD tells @CBSSports.
The 6-foot-7, 335-pounder had the third-best PFF run blocking among all FBS offensive tackles this season. pic.twitter.com/n5WD9d9R6S
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 3, 2026
Nick Sharpe – OG – South Carolina – Jan 5
Sharpe began his career at Wake Forest, where he started seven games, before transferring to South Carolina last season and starting another five. The interior lineman stands at 6’2”, 330 pounds, bringing experience and size to the guard spot.
South Carolina OG Nick Sharpe has set a visit to Michigan State for Monday, his agent tells @247Sports. https://t.co/uIZdB7ctwLpic.twitter.com/38eizxp1td
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 4, 2026
Evan James – WR – Furman – Jan 5
A dynamic wide receiver could be exactly what the Spartans need to boost their passing game, and James would be a strong fit. Last season, he totaled 796 receiving yards, added 72 rushing yards, scored seven receiving touchdowns, and punched in another on the ground. He finished with 65 receptions and seven rush attempts.
NEWS: #MichiganState will host transfer WR Evan James starting January 5th, he tells me.
As a true freshman in 2025, James had 72 total touches for 868 yards & 8 TDs. He has 3 years left to play. On3 first mentioned him as a target.
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— Justin Thind (@JustinThind) January 4, 2026
Cam Edwards – RB – UConn
Edwards has been a model of production during his three seasons at UConn, totaling 480 carries for 2,690 yards and 27 touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt. He’s also contributed as a receiver with 47 catches for 467 yards and four touchdowns.
Last season alone, Edwards rushed for 1,240 yards and 15 touchdowns. With Makhi Frazier leaving the Spartans—and visiting Penn State—this would be a massive addition if Michigan State can land him.
#MichiganState will host #UConn transfer RB Cam Edwards starting tomorrow, he confirmed.
Edwards is one of the most productive backs in the portal, having ran for 1,240 yards and 15 TDs in 2025. Has over 2,000 career rushing yards.
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— Justin Thind (@JustinThind) January 4, 2026
For now, we’re all caught up—but keep checking back. Portal updates are as inevitable as Thanos’ snap.
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