Rustin Young
Rustin Young is a four-star recruit from Honolulu, HI, out of St. Louis (No. 347 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Michigan State's 8 games this season.
Where Young comes from
- Honolulu, HI
- St. Louis
- About 4,400 miles from Spartan Stadium
- Four-star, No. 347 in the 2024 class.
- On the Michigan State roster since 2024
Where Young fits
Michigan State lists 16 offensive linemen this season.
Michigan State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 39th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Michigan State is 2-6. Next: at Michigan, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Louis
Also from Honolulu, HI
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Michigan State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 39th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Michigan State has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Brian Allen went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
Three seasons at Michigan State
- 2026 Michigan State FitzgeraldYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Michigan State SmithYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. LouisHonolulu, HI · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 347 in the 2024 class. Signed with Michigan State.Also from St. Louis: Houston Ka'aha'aina-Torres (Michigan), Nainoa Lopes (California), Kamo'I Huihui-White (California) and 13 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Michigan State, Jan 9, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Michigan StateFour-star, out of St. Louis
2026
- Entered the portalfrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Jonathan Smith → Pat Fitzgerald. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal