Category: Spartans in the NFL

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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WATCH: Former MSU WR Jayden Reed scores highlight TD for Packers

Michigan State alum Jayden Reed found the endzone again on Sunday

Michigan State alum Jayden Reed found the endzone again on Sunday.

Reed picked up his sixth reception touchdown of the year on in Sunday’s Green Bay Packers loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reed was able to get both of feet down for a 17-yard touchdown reception.

Check out the highlight from Reed below:

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Ranking college football programs that have the most NFL Pro Bowl selections

Which college football programs have produced the most NFL Pro Bowlers?

We all know that Michigan State football has produced a lot of great NFL talent over the years, but where do the Spartans stack up in terms of the schools that have produced the most high-end, Pro Bowl level players?

This year, two more Michigan State football players look like they are in good position to make it in and bump this number up.

Recently, the College Football Report put out the list of the top-19 college football programs in terms of Pro Bowl selections. Perhaps the craziest thing will be where MSU comes in, as well as one of their rivals, a certain school located in Ann Arbor…

So which college football programs have the most NFL Pro Bowl selections? Find out below.

Two former Michigan State football special teams players are leading their position in Pro Bowl voting

Two former Michigan State football special teams players are leading their position in Pro Bowl voting

The NFL is entering the home stretch, and we are starting to get our first look at how the Pro Bowl is shaping up. As usual, there are some MSU players who are in great position to make the Pro Bowl, but they aren’t the guys we would normally suspect, like Kirk Cousins and Jack Conklin.

There are currently two former Michigan State football players leading their positions in Pro Bowl voting, and both are on special teams.

We take a look at both players below.

Michigan State football DT Jalen Sami declares for 2024 NFL draft

Michigan State football DT Jalen Sami declares for 2024 NFL draft

Michigan State football’s massive defensive tackle transfer from Colorado, Jalen Sami, announced that he will be entering the 2024 NFL draft on Tuesday.

Sami played for Colorado from 2019-2022 before transfering to MSU for this past season. He played in 10 games for the Spartans and recorded 15 tackles and half of a sack.

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WATCH: Jayden Reed scores on jet sweep in Monday Night Football game

WATCH: Jayden Reed scores on jet sweep in Monday Night Football game

Michigan State sports fans could probably use some good news right now given how the basketball team has started their season, and may I suggest for those in need of something positive, to take a look at what Jayden Reed has been accomplishing for the Green Bay Packers?

Reed, who was a second round pick by the Packers, has emerged as one of their top weapons this year, and the former MSU football star showed the world what he can do on Monday Night Football, scoring on a jet sweep:

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WATCH: Michigan State football alumnus Taybor Pepper sends DK Metcalf message in ASL

WATCH: Michigan State football alum Taybor Pepper sends DK Metcalf message in ASL

The San Francisco 49ers beat their rivals, the Seattle Seahawks, on Sunday, 28-16, and after the game, a Michigan State football alumnus and current member of the 49ers, Taybor Pepper, had a viral moment.

This season, Seahawks’ star DK Metcalf, has been getting attention for using American Sign Language to talk trash and celebrate his touchdown receptions. In Sunday’s game, Metcalf was ejected for a hit on 49ers player Fred Warner. After the game, Pepper, who is the long snapper for the 49ers, used ASL to talk trash of his own to Metcalf.

You can watch it below:

I’m not going to translate it since it uses some poor language, so you’ll have to do your own research there.

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Former Michigan State football CB Josiah Scott signed to Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad

Former MSU CB Josiah Scott has been signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad

Josiah Scott, a former Michigan State cornerback who had a solid collegiate career, has made himself a nice career in the NFL. Scott has spent four seasons between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles giving solid production.

The Eagles cut Josiah Scott a few days ago but then signed him to their practice squad in order to keep another Spartan, Ben VanSumeren, to the active roster.

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Ben VanSumeren signed to Philadelphia Eagles active roster

Philly has signed Ben VanSumeren to their active roster:

Ben VanSumeren made waves during his college career, transferring from Michigan to Michigan State. He had a solid career at Michigan State before heading off to the NFL.

VanSumeren has latched on to the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. Now, he has been signed to the active roster by the Eagles:

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