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Michigan State RB La'Darius Jefferson showed flashes, needs to grow

Brian Lewerke, MSU offense flash progress during spring game, despite the Spartans not showing many of their offseason fixes, April 13, 2019. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press

This is the first in a series previewing three offensive and three defensive players off-the-radar who are critical to Michigan State football's success in 2019.

EAST LANSING — No one knew what to expect from La’Darius Jefferson.

Would he play offense? Defense? What position?

A true freshman with immense athletic ability and strong leadership potential, Jefferson made the transition from state champion high school quarterback to major college running back.