Son of former NFL All-Pro enters transfer portal

Antonio Gates Jr. Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Son of former NFL All-Pro tight end enters transfer portal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Apr 22, 2024 5:52 PM ET

The son of former NFL All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates has entered the transfer portal.

Antonio Gates Jr. was a redshirt-freshman wide receiver at Michigan State last season. He had five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in 12 games, and he appears to be looking for a new opportunity.

Michigan State WR Antonio Gates Jr. has entered the transfer portal, @mzenitz and I have learned for @247Sports. Gates caught 5 passes for 82 yards and a TD last year as a redshirt freshman.

Former 4-star recruit is the son of NFL star Antonio Gates. https://t.co/tdgjIyeWuG pic.twitter.com/Qet5cz4AM3

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) April 22, 2024

Gates may be looking for a chance to earn more playing time. He saw most of his action last season on special teams and was a limited contributor to the offense.

Michigan State receivers coach Courtney Hawkins recently talked up Gates and said the wide receiver had a “really good spring.”

I asked MSU WR coach Courtney Hawkins about Gates on Thursday. Here's what he said. https://t.co/OOLhGChgIA pic.twitter.com/cGcQTLQ2gi

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) April 22, 2024