I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a fringe linebacker make a move to fullback and excel quite like former MSU linebacker Ben VanSumeren has this year for the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles definitely liked something about VanSumeren, as they kept him around the last few seasons, but this year, someone on the Eagles had the idea to use him as a fullback, and he has excelled in a big way.
VanSumeren has been credited with helping star running back Saquan Barkley break some huge runs, and he has shown some fantastic blocking skills out of the fullback position, something we don’t often see anymore in the pro game.
This account below, Last of the Fullbacks, broke down some of his excellent play in that position:
Eagles may have found themselves a legit fullback.
Converted LB Ben VanSumeren had himself a day at FB last week.
Great job targeting, tracking and squaring up defenders.@PHLEaglesNation #FlyEaglesFly #NFL pic.twitter.com/4U0u8hWx6b
— Last of the Fullbacks (@TheLastFullback) October 24, 2024
It’s always great to see a Spartan find a home in the NFL, but this story is awesome in a way that any football fan would likely appreciate.
Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.