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Michigan State's Cody White 'can easily be our No. 1 guy' at receiver

Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio speaks to the media on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in East Lansing. Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — When nearly every wide receiver on Michigan State’s two-deep went down with an injury in 2018, there was always a small silver lining.

The young wideouts were going to get their snaps.

So as Michigan State’s three-headed attack of Cody White, Darrell Stewart Jr. and Felton Davis III all missed some time injured or hobbled in 2018, the backups stepped up. And now with a battle for that third wide receiver spot, it has led to some early competition during spring ball.