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Michigan State football shifts 4-star recruit Julian Barnett to WR for now

MIchigan State coach Mark Dantonio felt the Spartans had plenty of retention from spring as they opened preseason camp Thursday. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

EAST LANSING — Michigan State had just two 4-star recruits in its freshman class for this season.

Now, both are on the offensive side of the ball.

Cornerback Julian Barnett, a 4-star recruit, made his practice debut Thursday wearing a green jersey with the offense. The Belleville product was working with MSU’s wide receivers early in practice. He remains listed at cornerback on the roster, though.

“He’s worked in the secondary through our summer drills and everything,” Dantonio said.