LOOK: QB Rocky Lombardi throwing passes at Michigan State football Pro Day

LOOK: QB Rocky Lombardi throwing passes at Michigan State football Pro Day

I’m sure we will hear the full story on how this happened, but on the surface, there was a very classy move at Wednesday’s Michigan State football Pro Day, as the Spartans’ new coaching staff invited former MSU quarterback Rocky Lombardi to throw passes.

Whether this was just out of necessity because MSU’s other three quarterbacks from this past season all transferred out, or because the staff wanted to give Rocky his opportunity to shine for scouts, we will probably find out soon, but at least for now, this looked like a really classy gesture.

And here he is weighing in:

You can see every player who participated in the Michigan State Pro Day here.

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Every Michigan State football player who participated in this year’s Pro Day

Which Spartans showed off their skills at Wednesday’s Pro Day? You can see here:

It’s almost time for the NFL draft, and while only one Spartan was invited to the NFL Draft Combine, Nick Samac, but that doesn’t mean other Michigan State football players don’t still have dreams of playing pro football.

With leagues out there like the UFL, there are a number of ways for college football players to continue their careers after school, in or out of the NFL.

On Wednesday, ten Spartans (and one former Spartan) showed off their skills at MSU’s Pro Day, and you can see who participated below.

Former MSU QB Kirk Cousins signs with Atlanta Falcons

Kirk Cousins has a new home:

Kirk Cousins has a new home. The former Spartan and longtime NFL QB has made the decision to move on from the Minnesota Vikings and is signing with the Atlanta Falcons.

The 35-year old QB is getting a 4-year deal to sign with Atlanta. Compensation has not been announced yet.

Cousins has spent 12 seasons in the NFL, 6 with Washington and 6 with Minnesota.

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Las Vegas Raiders release former MSU QB Brian Hoyer

Could former Spartans quarterback Brian Hoyer finally be hanging it up after a lengthy NFL career?

Could former Spartans quarterback Brian Hoyer finally be hanging it up after a lengthy NFL career?

Hoyer was released by the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday, ending a one-year stint in the Sin City. Hoyer appeared in three games for the Raiders this past season, including one start.

Hoyer has been in the NFL since 2009, playing 15 seasons across eight different teams. He has accumulated 10,899 passing yards, 53 touchdowns and 37 interceptions during his career in the NFL.

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LOOK: Michigan State football OL Nick Samac at the NFL Combine

Nick Samac competed at the 2024 NFL Combine this past weekend:

Michigan State only sent one player to the 2024 NFL Combine, that being 5th year senior Nick Samac. Samac has been a mainstay on MSU’s offensive line, specifically at the center position, since he joined the program in 2019.

According to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah, Samac has a late round draft grade, but does believe that Samac is worthy of a pick. Samac had a chance to validate that at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Check out the measurables Samac sported at the combine:

Samac did not run a 40-yard dash at the combine.

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Michigan State football IOL getting NFL Draft love

A former MSU offensive lineman has his eyes on getting drafted:

Nick Samac has been an integral part of the Michigan State football program over the past five seasons, being a fixture at the center position for Michigan State.

Playing in 49 games over his career, Samac was a steady force for Michigan State, and now is looking to move on to the next level.

Set to go to the NFL scouting combine, Samac got some praise from NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah who said he has a late round grade for Samac.

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NFL Network draft analyst has one Michigan State football player with a ‘draftable grade’

NFL Network draft analyst has one Michigan State football player with a ‘draftable grade’

Michigan State football has had a long history of putting talent into the NFL draft, and while that has dipped slightly the last few years, specifically with the Spartans’ NFL draft streak ending, it looks like MSU will have another player drafted this year.

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said that the Spartans’ lone NFL combine invitee, center Nick Samac, has a ‘late draftable grade’ from him.

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Former Michigan State football C Brian Allen to be released by LA Rams

Brian Allen will be hitting free agency after six productive seasons with the LA Rams:

Brian Allen was a beloved center during his time with the Michigan State program. Alongside his brothers, Jack and Matt, the Allen family were staples of the MSU offensive line in the Mark Dantonio era.

After his MSU career, Allen was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He has spent his whole six year NFL career with the Rams, playing in 50 games, while starting 32, and winning Super Bowl 56 in 2021.

Now, after six seasons, the Rams are releasing the veteran offensive lineman.

Surely, there will be a market for a veteran offensive lineman with the experience Allen has.

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Former Michigan State football LB Max Bullough joining Notre Dame coaching staff

A former Michigan State football team captain is joining the Notre Dame coaching staff

A former Michigan State football team captain is joining the Notre Dame coaching staff. On Tuesday, it was announced that the Irish are naming Max Bullough as their new Linebackers Coach.

Bullough playing in 53 games as a Spartan, recording 299 tackles, eight sacks and three interceptions while being named to the All-Big Ten First Team in 2013. Bullough worked as a graduate assistant for Notre Dame last season.

Michigan State football center Nick Samac invited to NFL draft combine

Michigan State center Nick Samac invited to NFL draft combine

One of Michigan State football’s best offensive linemen of the 2020’s is going to get a good long look from the NFL. On Monday, it was announced that MSU center Nick Samac has been invited to the NFL draft combine.

Samac joined the Spartans back in 2019 as a 4-star offensive guard, but took over the starting center role as a freshman after Matt Allen suffered an injury.

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