Cal Thrush
Freshman defensive lineman on Michigan State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 263 lb · Upper Arlington, OH · Upper Arlington
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1419 nationally · Signed with Michigan State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Michigan State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Michigan State in 2025.
Cal Thrush
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Michigan State3-star out of Upper Arlington
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Michigan State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in tackling and power moves.
5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Jerel Worthy went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #61 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
Second-year player redshirted his first season in East Lansing in 2025. 2025 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Did not see game action . . . named Scout Team Player of the Week three times (vs. Western Michigan, UCLA and Maryland) . . . enrolled at Michigan State in January 2025 and competed in spring practice....
The defensive line · Michigan State
- #23Kenny Soares Jr.4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Anelu Lafaele2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #96Eli Coenen1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #13Isaac Smith1 tackle for loss · 2025
- #97Cal Thrushno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Michigan State team page