Michigan State Spartans#88 · TE Kai Rios
67 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 262 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Rock Island, IL
Kai Rios is a TE (#88) for Michigan State, from Rock Island, IL. In the 2026 season he has 4 catches for 35 yards, 8.8 receiving yards per game over 4 games. He has 7.5 fantasy points (PPR), 1.9 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 11
Receptions 11
Receiving TDs 7
Total TDs 7
Scrimmage yards 10
Fantasy points 11
Efficiency
Yards per catch 9
Yards per game 7
Catch volume 11
TD rate 8
Receiving score 11
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 20
Frame 19
Experience 17
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2026 season
4
Receptions
35
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
8.8
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Kai Rios career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSU | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| 2025 | MSU | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.1 |
| 2024 | INST | 6 | 7 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 19.1 |
| 2023 | INST | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Career | 13 | 13 | 105 | 2 | 0 | 35.5 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Wisconsin | L 3-31 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Nebraska | L 13-31 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Notre Dame | L 10-27 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Eastern Michigan | W 35-7 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMichigan State TE: #88
- ClassSenior
- HometownRock Island, IL
Kai Rios: Michigan State TE profile and stats
Kai Rios is a TE (#88) for Michigan State, from Rock Island, IL. This profile tracks Kai Rios's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Michigan State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Michigan State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Kai Rios in the news
All newsPreviewIllinois at Michigan State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Illinois visits Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapNotre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 (Week 3, 2026)Notre Dame beat Michigan State 27-10 at Notre Dame Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 3-0, and Michigan State is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan State beat Eastern Michigan 35-7 at Spartan Stadium. Now Michigan State is 2-0, and Eastern Michigan is 1-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kai Rios play for?
Kai Rios plays for Michigan State, wearing #88 at TE.
What position does Kai Rios play?
Kai Rios is a TE for Michigan State.
How tall is Kai Rios?
Kai Rios is 6-6 and weighs 262 lb.
What year is Kai Rios in?
Kai Rios is listed as a senior on the Michigan State roster.
Where is Kai Rios from?
Kai Rios is from Rock Island, IL.
How many receptions does Kai Rios have?
Kai Rios has 4 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.