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Michigan State football defensive end Drew Beesley gets foot into rotation

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Free Press writer Chris Solari and LSJ columnist Graham Couch discuss MSU's crowded depth chart heading into Week 5 against Indiana, Sept. 25, 2019. Chris Solari and Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press

Beesley, a junior defensive end, had three solo tackles in a fourth-quarter spell during Michigan State’s 31-10 win over Northwestern last weekend, playing in relief of Kenny Willekes and Jacub Panasiuk. His teammates were thrilled.

“It’s very exciting,” Williams said of Beesley’s performance. “Because we know Drew is a worker. He’s a thumper.