Three Michigan State players compete for returner position in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Michigan State football's Special Teams Coordinator LeVar Woods announced three players are vying for the returner job for the 2026 season. Kenneth Williams, Chrishon McCray, and Braylon Collier are in contention, with Williams entering the mix despite expectations of him being a primary returner. Last season, the return duties were primarily handled by Alante Brown, Elijah Tau-Tolliver, and Omari Kelly for kicks and punts, respectively. The completion of this battle will impact the special teams strategy moving forward.
- •LeVar Woods is the new Special Teams Coordinator.
- •Kenneth Williams, Chrishon McCray, and Braylon Collier are competing for the job.
- •Last year's kicks were handled by Alante Brown and Elijah Tau-Tolliver.
- •Omari Kelly primarily handled the punts last season.
- •The final decision will influence the team's special teams strategy.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Three Michigan State football players in the mix for returner job
"According to new Special Teams Coordinator LeVar Woods, three Spartans are currently in the mix for the returner job:
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