Could a once coveted Michigan State recruiting prospect finally become a Spartan? Fans are hoping that will be the case.
Former five-star defensive lineman David Stone entered the transfer portal on Friday night, drawing plenty of attention from Spartan nation. Stone was a major target for Michigan State under former head coach Mel Tucker in the 2022 class. Stone, however, elected to become a Oklahoma Sooner over his other two finalists of Michigan State and Miami (FL).
Stone played two seasons at Oklahoma, with an enhanced role this past season in Norman, Okla. Stone appeared in all 13 games for Oklahoma this past season, recording six tackles — two for loss and one sack.
Michigan State certainly could use some help on the defensive line, and with their being a previous relationship with the Spartans and Stone, fans quickly connected the dots of a reunion between the two. While I personally don’t think that’s going to happen, let’s take a look at the many fans and media reactions to the news of Stone entering the portal below:
David Stone is the chosen one.
Operation Find Mel is in FULL effect. pic.twitter.com/s4dhFnqWy1
— Michigan State Country (@CountryMichSt) April 19, 2025
Bring him home Mel https://t.co/cd4WUM7tySpic.twitter.com/JpYydHHQBi
— Joey Freshwater Forever (@BruMSU_) April 19, 2025
— Austin (@duragizzo) April 19, 2025
I’m so ready to be hurt again. https://t.co/DPF87ESatz
— Emmett Matasovsky (@E_Matasovsky57) April 19, 2025
— MSU Chief of Propaganda (@OdellBretthamJr) April 19, 2025
This color looks better on you anyways pic.twitter.com/dK6XRLQMEg
— alwaysaspartan (@xanpax238441) April 19, 2025
@iamdavidstonejr let’s do it right this time my dawg. Go green 🟢⚪️
— Jackson davids (@spartanjack12) April 19, 2025
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