EAST LANSING -- Macgarrett Kings Jr. leads Michigan State in receptions, and now he's going to get more opportunities for big plays after being listed on the depth chart as a starting kickoff and punt return man against Iowa on Saturday.

"I think Macgarrett Kings could be electric," coach Mark Dantonio told the Spartan Sports Network of Kings' ability on punt returns.

The sophomore, who saw action on both kickoff and punt return in a loss at Notre Dame, said the support his coaches have shown him in turn makes him a confident player.

"It's just a blessing, Coach D giving me the opportunity to go out and make a play with my ability, and if I get one off clean, I think I'm going to take one to the distance this week for sure," Kings said.

"I'm just looking to make a big play for my team."

Michigan State looked for a new punt return man after Andre Sims Jr. fumbled the ball away in wins against South Florida and Youngstown State.

Kings has two punt returns this season, with his longest going for 15 yards after Youngstown State had punted the ball for the last time during Michigan State's rout.

"I almost housed it," Kings said. "It just felt good out there doing what I do."

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