Category: Spartans in the NFL

Kirk Cousins to be featured in new Netflix documentary

Kirk Cousins is set to be featured on a new Netflix documentary

Netflix has announced a new series dubbed ‘Quarterback’ that will focus on three NFL quarterbacks. The series also promises unprecedented access throughout the 2022 season with the three quarterbacks.

Former MSU star, and current Minnesota Vikings QB, Kirk Cousins is going to be featured as one of the three quarterbacks that Netflix followed. Cousins will be featured alongside Patrick Mahomes and Marcus Mariota.

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MSU football DL Jacob Slade selected in USFL draft

The Pittsburgh Maulers have selected Jacob Slade in the USFL draft:

Michigan State defensive lineman Jacob Slade has been selected in the 2023 USFL draft. The Pittsburgh Maulers have selected Slade with the 65th pick in the 9th round of the draft.

Slade still has aspirations of getting drafted in the NFL draft later this year, which is a very real possibility, but the Maulers have given Slade a professional opportunity by selecting him in the USFL draft.

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Michigan State football OL Jarrett Horst gets picked No. 1 in USFL draft

A Michigan State player has been selected with the first overall pick in the USFL Draft:

Michigan State left tackle Jarrett Horst was selected with the first overall pick in the 2023 USFL draft by the Michigan Panthers. Horst transferred to Michigan State from Arkansas State and has been with the Spartans program the past two seasons. The Michigan State offensive lineman looks to have a strong start to his professional career in the USFL with hopes of getting a chance in the NFL.

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Michigan State football alum Renaldo Hill headed to Miami Dolphins

Renaldo Hill is heading to the Miami Dolphins

Michigan State alum Renaldo Hill has carved out a nice NFL coaching career for himself following a ten year career playing in the league. Most recently, Hill has served as the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Now, Hill will be heading to the Miami Dolphins as the defensive passing game coordinator. He will be reuniting with Vic Fangio, who saw Hill as a top target to acquire under his new role.

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Former Michigan State football players in the XFL for 2023 reboot

Check out which Spartans will be playing in the 2023 reboot of the XFL:

The XFL has rebooted and started a new season. The professional football league now under the control of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson looks to gain popularity and success in its 2023 reboot.

The XFL will provide many players the opportunity to continue playing pro football and potentially earn an NFL contract. Several Michigan State football alumni are looking to jump-start or reboot their professional football careers with the new league.

Check out which former Spartans are playing in the new reboot of the XFL:

Kenneth Walker snubbed as offensive rookie of the year

Kenneth Walker got snubbed … again

Kenneth Walker busted onto the scene for the Seattle Seahawks during the 2022-23 season, his first in the NFL. Walker played so well, that many thought it was a lock that Walker would win the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year award.

Unfortunately, Walker was snubbed, and despite having more first place votes that New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, he did not win the award due to a new scoring format.

Just like an invitation to the Heisman award ceremony last season, Walker is snubbed for another award, adding to the chip on his shoulder.

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Michigan State football has two players invited to NFL Scouting Combine

Two Spartans will be in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine

Michigan State football may have had their legendary NFL draft streak ended a few years ago, they are now starting a new streak with last year’s selection of Kenneth Walker III by the Seattle Seahawks.

Two recent Spartans look poised to continue that streak in 2023, as punter Bryce Baringer and wide receiver Jayden Reed were invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Combine will take place in Indianapolis from Feb. 28 to March 6.

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Senior Bowl: MSU punter Bryce Baringer named National Team Special Teams Practice Player-of-the-Week

Senior Bowl: Bryce Baringer named National Team Special Teams Practice Player-of-the-Week

Michigan State football players are starting to dominate at the Senior Bowl’s practice week. In a day where we already saw one Spartan, Jayden Reed, named one of the players of the week, Bryce Baringer was also voted the Practice Player-of-the-Week by his peers on the National squad.

No surprise here, as Baringer had an absolutely stellar season and is on track to be drafted.

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The Athletic: Jayden Reed one of the top performers at Senior Bowl practices

Jayden Reed named one of the biggest winners at Senior Bowl practices by The Athletic

The praise for former Michigan State football wide receiver Jayden Reed continues. Reed is currently showing off at Senior Bowl practices, turning heads after an injury-riddled season that some saw as disappointing.

He was already named the wide receiver Practice Player-of-the-Week, and now, The Athletic has given him his props, calling him one of the big winners at the Senior Bowl practice week.

Here is a snippet of what Dane Brugler of The Athletic had to say about Reed:

‘There were several contenders for top wide receiver, but Reed consistently gave cornerbacks trouble with his ability to separate. His top-end speed is awesome, but even more impressive were the different ways he created separation: subtle hesitation, body fakes and a skilled throttle to tempo corners off his route path. For a leaner receiver, his hand strength is outstanding and allows him to be a dependable finisher.’

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MSU WR Jayden Reed named National team’s WR Practice Player-of-Week at Senior Bowl

Jayden Reed’s impressive week at the Senior Bowl continued on Friday

Jayden Reed’s impressive week at the Senior Bowl continued on Friday.

On Friday, the former Spartans star was named the National team’s wide receiver practice player of the week. He earned this honor through voting by his peers.

All week, Reed has been getting high praise from those in attendance at the Senior Bowl practices. He has been one of the standouts at this event and is risen his NFL Draft stock through this experience.

The Senior Bowl will be officially held on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on the NFL Network.

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