Michigan State football: Geno VanDeMark commits to Alabama

This is a bit of a shocking move because it felt like he may have transferred from Michigan State due to playing time but that no longer seems to be the case. It’s going to be tough for him to crack the starting lineup at Alabama, especially with the Tide adding some depth up front this offseason. DeBoer has himself a solid offensive line and it just got better on Saturday.

Disappointing doesn’t even begin to describe this move. VanDeMark likely would have started at Michigan State in 2024 but he opted to go the route of joining a win-now situation even if that means playing time is limited. Or maybe he’s that confident that he’s going to win a starting job in Tuscaloosa.

VanDeMark is now the second offensive lineman to enter the transfer portal and already find a new home. He joins Ethan Boyd who committed to Colorado just a couple of days after entering the portal last week.

The Spartans’ offensive line is taking decent shape but the depth is hurting a bit with the departures of VanDeMark and Boyd.

Right now, guys like Brandon Baldwin, Tanner Miller, Luke Newman, Kristian Phillips, and Ashton Lepo are projected to either start or play major snaps on the offensive line. VanDeMark would’ve likely locked up a spot on the interior, but he’s now going to be fighting for a spot on the two-deep at Alabama.

What an interesting offseason this has been.