Hayden Lorius, a Brighton lineman, overcame early setbacks to fulfill his dream of playing college football. He committed to Michigan State University as a preferred walk-on, choosing the Spartans over offers that came with scholarship money. Lorius has shown remarkable progress, moving from learning the game as a freshman to earning all-region honors as a senior.

By the Numbers
  • Graded out 90% on blocking assignments
  • Earned second-team All-Livingston County as a junior and first-team all-region as a senior
State of Play
  • Lorius has committed to Michigan State University as a preferred walk-on
  • He has already developed a strong bond with MSU's new offensive line coach, Jim Michalczik
Bottom Line

Hayden Lorius' commitment to Michigan State as a preferred walk-on showcases his determination and potential to succeed at the college level, despite not initially being on scholarship.