Defensive Tackle Malik McDowell Not Listed on Michigan State's Depth Chart for Ohio State

By D.J. Byrnes on November 15, 2016 at 12:10 pm
Malik McDowell during healthier times this season.
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Michigan State junior defensive tackle Malik McDowell, a former Ohio State recruiting target and potential first-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, missed last Saturday's win over Rutgers due to an ankle injury suffered Nov. 5 in a road loss to Illinois and an already ongoing rib injury.

It was yet another injury to Sparty's defensive unit, which started three true freshmen last week.

McDowell's status against Ohio State seems to be cloudy, too. Tuesday, Michigan State removed him from the latest depth chart.

For context, we turn to MLive.com reporter Kyle Austin:

Dantonio spoke at 11:30, and ruled McDowell "out" before clarifying he didn't know why MSU removed McDowell from the depth chart. His final judgment: "He'll either start or he won't play."

If he's unable to start, here's Michigan's DT depth chart as it stands:

NUMBER PLAYER HEIGHT WEIGHT YEAR
96 MIKE PANASIUK 6-2 309 FRESHMAN
58 DEVYN SALMON 6-1 321 JUNIOR
51 KYONTA STALLWORTH 6-3 280 RS-FRESHMAN

No. 2 Ohio State at Michigan State kicks off at 12 p.m. Saturday on ESPN.

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