4. Charles Rogers vs. 13. Jack Conklin

Chuck was as good as it gets. His post-MSU career was very sad as injuries and opioid addiction cost him his NFL career and ultimately shortened his life. He’ll be remembered outside of MSU as one of the NFL’s biggest busts, but for the Green and White faithful, Rogers was truly special. He has the most career receiving TDs in MSU history despite only playing two years. He ranks first and second in single season receiving yards and TDs in MSU history. Had he played a third year all of his receiving records would be forever untouchable. He was as special as talent can get.

Rogers takes on Jack Conklin. Conklin went from walk-on to top-ten NFL Draft pick in just four years at MSU. His rise is one of the best MSU football stories of the last decade. Despite all the success under Mark Dantonio, it didn’t translate to a ton of massive, can’t miss NFL prospects. Conklin was one of the few that defy that. He secured Connor Cook’s blind side during his epic run and was a great player and leader. It’s hard to stand out and become a fan favorite on the offensive line, but Conklin did just that and he’s carried that into a successful NFL career.

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