MSU lands transfer commitment from Merrimack DB Elisha West, brother of Aydan West
MSU lands transfer commitment from Merrimack DB Elisha West, brother of Aydan West
Michigan State football added another defensive back via the transfer portal -- this time being a brother of a current Spartan.
Elisha West announced his commitment to Michigan State on Friday night. Elisha West is the older brother of freshman early-enrollee cornerback Aydan West.
West is transferring to Michigan State from FCS school Merrimack. He will be a preferred walk-on for the Spartans, according to Spartans Illustrated.
West will have four years of eligibility after redshirting this past season while at Merrimack. He appeared in two games this past season with Merrimack before take a redshirt season. He also participated in the Merrimack's spring practice this year before entering the portal.
Michigan State has been active on the defensive side of the ball during the spring transfer portal, especially in the secondary. West will now join his younger brother Aydan in the Spartans secondary next year.
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