Category: Spartans in the NFL

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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Three Michigan State football alumni suiting up for divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs

Three Michigan State football alumni suiting up for divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs

At the start of the 2024 NFL playoffs, Michigan State football had six representatives on teams playing in the wild card round. Now, that number has dropped to three as the divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicks off.

Last week, Connor Heyward, Ben VanSumeren, and Brian Allen were on teams that have since gotten knocked out of the playoffs.

Below, you can see which Spartans will be playing in games this weekend, including one pair of former MSU standouts who will be facing off in the NFC side of things.

Every Michigan State football alumni in the 2024 NFL Playoffs

Every Michigan State football alumni in the 2024 NFL Playoffs

The 2024 NFL Playoffs are here, on a snowy weekend around the United States, the playoffs will kickoff, and there is a nice crop of Michigan State football alumni who will be suiting up in this year’s playoff games.

The Spartans will have six players playing in the playoffs this year, and have the chance to join the illustrious list of former Michigan State players to have suited up in a Super Bowl.

Below, you can see which Spartans are in the playoffs and what team they are suiting up for.

Former MSU DB Kendell Brooks signs with Indianapolis Colts

Former Michigan State defensive back Kendell Brooks has signed with the Indianapolis Colts

Former Michigan State defensive back Kendell Brooks has signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

Brooks was one of three to sign a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Tuesday. Brooks played for Michigan State for two seasons (2021-22) after transferring from North Greenville University.

Brooks was an undrafted free agent signing of the Arizona Cardinals this past season but was let go during training camp.

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Michigan State football LB Jacoby Windmon declares for NFL draft

Michigan State football LB Jacoby Windmon declares for NFL draft

After five years of college football, Michigan State football linebacker Jacoby Windmon is going to try his hand at the pro level. The linebacker declared for the NFL draft on Wednesday.

Windmon played three seasons with UNLV before transferring to MSU for the 2022 season where he impressed for the Spartans, recording 5.5 sacks in eight games.

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Former MSU WR Jayden Reed scores two TDs, sets Packers rookie receptions record

Former Michigan State star wide receiver Jayden Reed has set a rookie record for the Green Bay Packers

Former Michigan State star wide receiver Jayden Reed has set a rookie record for the Green Bay Packers.

Reed recorded six receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. With another big week, Reed moved up to 60 receptions on the year — which is a Packers’ rookie record, according to Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV.

Reed and the Packers are still alive for a spot in the playoffs after beating the Vikings this past week. We will see if Reed will be able to continue his strong rookie season into the postseason as well.

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