In total, there are 11 former Spartans starting the season on active NFL rosters, with several more on practice squads/injured reserve.
Mel Tucker and MSU football added Audric Estime to their 2021 recruiting class on Sunday. The class now sits at 12th in the Big Ten.
Of the 168 student athletes tested for COVID-19 last week, 12 came back positive.
Since postponing the college football season in August, the Big Ten conference has received both praise and criticism prompting speculation to arise as to when exactly Big Ten fans might see football again.
Many MSU football players expected the news of their season postponement, but that doesn't make it sting any less given the uncertainty of when they'll start back up.
VanDeMark is the first four-star recruit during the Mel Tucker era.
The postponement left several Spartans itching for the season, while some had already opted out due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
The decision comes after speculation from multiple media outlets that the conference would cancel following a 12-2 vote from Big Ten presidents. MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. was among those who voted not to play in the upcoming season.
Reid is the second MSU football player to opt-out of the 2020 football season.
Michigan State takes its first step in beginning the 2020 football season by starting fall camp Friday, Aug. 7.
If everything goes to plan, the Mel Tucker era will begin on Sept. 5 against Minnesota.
Big Ten football student-athletes are asking for enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols as the NCAA sets more guidelines for fall sports.
Michigan State is set to open their 2020 football season against Minnesota on Sept. 5.
MSU football will not be able to take the field for two weeks after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
