Tag: J.D. Duplain

Former MSU Football OL J.D. Duplain drafted by Michigan Panthers in UFL draft

J.D. Duplain drafted by Michigan Panthers in UFL draft

The Michigan Panthers are becoming the unofficial home of Spartans in the UFL, with names like Brian Lewerke, Jarrett Horst, Rocky Lombardi, and now, J.D. Duplain all suiting up in Ford Field for some UFL action.

The former Michigan State football offensive lineman was selected with the Panthers’ ninth pick of the 2024 UFL College Draft.

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Michigan State football OL J.D. Duplain invited to New York Giants rookie mini-camp

Michigan State football OL J.D. Duplain invited to New York Giants rookie minicamp

Another Michigan State football player has found a landing spot and opportunity at the next level. MSU offensive lineman J.D. Duplain received an invite to attend the New York Giants’ rookie mini-camp, which is a good opportunity to eventually end up on their practice squad if he impresses.

We had heard that Duplain was one of the Spartans garnering some interest from NFL teams earlier this month.

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REPORT: MSU OL J.D. Duplain receiving interest from multiple teams ahead of NFL Draft

The Spartan with the best shot at getting selected in this year’s NFL Draft is reportedly getting interest from numerous teams

The Spartan with the best shot at getting selected in this year’s NFL Draft is reportedly getting interest from numerous teams across the league.

Offensive lineman J.D. Duplain has reportedly “drawn interest” from the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. MLFootball reported on Duplain’s news on Monday.

Duplain started 47 games for the Spartans, which included 42 consecutive starts. He was the only player from Michigan State this season to receive an invite to the NFL Combine.

The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit from April 25 – 27.

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Michigan State OL J.D. Duplain confirms he’s returning for 2023 season

Michigan State officially will be getting one of their top offensive lineman back for another season

Michigan State officially will be getting one of their top offensive lineman back for another season.

J.D. Duplain announced on Tuesday that he’s returning to Michigan State for the 2023 season with “unfinished business” left for the Spartans. Duplain started all 12 games this past season for Michigan State.

In late December, head coach Mel Tucker said Duplain would return for the 2023 season, but it wasn’t made official by him on this week. Duplain has started 41 career games at Michigan State, including the past 30.

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MSU football experienced starting OL J.D. Duplain, Nick Samac to return for 2023 season

Michigan State will be getting back two important pieces on its offensive line next year

Michigan State will be get two important pieces on its offensive line back for next year.

Head coach Mel Tucker confirmed on Wednesday that starting guard J.D. Duplain and center Nick Samac will return for the 2023 season. Both started all 12 games this past season.

Duplain has started 41 career games at Michigan State, including the past 30. Samac has recorded 35 career starts as a Spartan, including 22 at center.

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Top three NFL draft-eligible guards in the Big Ten for 2022

Top three draft-eligible guards in the Big Ten. #B1G

It is never too early to talk about the NFL Draft and one of the most polarizing and fun positions to discuss is the guard position. Despite being an Ohio State fan, I must give credit where credit is deserved and Michigan has an extremely impressive track record of producing high-end interior offensive line talent.

The Buckeyes have obviously also produced their share of high-end talent like Wyatt Davis, Jonah Jackson, and William Roberts, who all went in the first three rounds of the NFL draft. It looks like this season, Ohio State may provide another underrated sleeper on the interior, but let’s dive into the top three draft-elgible guards in the Big Ten.