Cole Bertke
Freshman offensive lineman on Michigan State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 285 lb · East Grand Rapids, MI · East Grand Rapids
The story
1 offensive lineman on Michigan State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Cole Bertke
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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
Cole Bertke plays offensive line for Michigan State.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Jack Conklin went on to the NFL out of this room (2016).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 21% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 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
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Started on both the offensive and defensive line for East Grand Rapids High School . . . first-team all-conference selection . . . also played basketball and was named one of the top centers in Division 1 by MLive.