Tag: Spartans in the NFL Draft

WATCH Nick Samac’s emotional draft call with the Baltimore Ravens

Watch the emotional, and funny, interaction between Nick Samac and John Harbaugh

Michigan State’s lone selection in the 2024 NFL Draft was offensive lineman Nick Samac, who was selected in the seventh round of the draft on Saturday by the Baltimore Ravens.

Thanks to the Ravens Twitter account, we get an inside look at the call that took place between Samac and Ravens’ personnel, GM Eric DeCosta and HC John Harbaugh.

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Recap: Michigan State football gets three selected in 2023 NFL draft

Recapping and analyzing the Spartans that were selected in the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL draft concluded after seven rounds and 259 picks. Three Spartans were selected during the draft. Being drafted is a dream come true, and takes away the stress of being an undrafted free agent.

You can find an MSU undrafted free agent tracker here

Let’s recap which Spartans were selected in the 2023 NFL draft and how they could affect their new teams:

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Michigan State football S Xavier Henderson in latest CBS mock draft

Xavier Henderson was featured in CBS’s latest mock draft

Xavier Henderson was known as a fan favorite throughout his time in East Lansing. Henderson was known as a captain and the leader of the defense during his five years with the program.

Now, fans want to see Henderson get a chance at the next level. According to Chris Trapasso of CBS, fans will get that chance.

In CBS’s latest mock draft, Trapasso has Henderson going in the 7th round (247th selection) to the San Francisco 49ers.

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5 Michigan State football players that may get selected in the 2023 NFL Draft

5 Spartans who may hear their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft

It is officially NFL Draft week, with the festivities for the 2023 NFL Draft starting on Thursday evening. The draft is always a fun event for fans at both the professional and collegiate levels.

Spartan fans were able to have a fun draft in 2022, seeing Kenneth Walker get selected in the second round, while Jalen Nailor and Connor Heyward got selected in the sixth round and AJ Arcuri rounded it out with a 7th round selection.

The Spartans will look to have similar success in the 2023 draft.

Check out which five Spartans could hear their names called in this year’s NFL Draft:

Michigan State football WR Jayden Reed visiting with San Francisco 49ers

Jayden Reed was in for a pre-draft visit with a potential NFL landing spot:

Jayden Reed has seen his draft stock increase and increase since the end of the football season. In a recent mock draft by NFL.com, Reed was selected in the third round.

Spartan fans will be cheering on Reed wherever he ends up, but many are hoping to see Reeds name called on day two. Reed may have that chance, as he was brought in for a visit by the San Francisco 49ers, who own three third round picks.

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Jayden Reed dealing with serious eye infection at NFL combine

Jayden Reed is dealing with a serious eye condition at the NFL combine

Jayden Reed is looking to improve his draft stock this week at the NFL combine, but that opportunity became slightly more difficult. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reported that Reed has been dealing with a serious eye injury, limiting his vision to just one eye.

Jayden Reed confirmed the report by posting a picture on Twitter, responding to the tweet, showing that his eye is currently swollen shut.

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Draft grades for the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Connor Heyward

Check out the grades given for the Pittsburgh Steelers selection of Connor Heyward in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft

Connor Heyward was selected in the sixth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, joining his brother Cameron as a member of the Steel City’s franchise. Heyward brings a unique skill set to the Steel City, being able to play in a fullback type of role or even line up on the line in a tight end role.

The pick was given pretty good reviews by many around the NFL and the draft community, but there are still a few that believe the Steelers selection was nothing special.

Check out some of the draft grades given to the Pittsburgh Steelers for their sixth round selection of Connor Heyward:

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Every former Michigan State Football player currently on an NFL Roster

We listed out every former Michigan State Football player who is currently active on an NFL roster.

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The Mark Dantonio era may have ended at Michigan State, but his legacy will continue in the NFL, as a large group of his former players have all found professional teams, at least as of right now. There are currently 23 former Spartans on NFL rosters, and we listed them all out below.

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Brian Allen Los Angeles Rams Center
Joe Bachie New Orleans Saints Linebacker
Le’Veon Bell New York Jets Running Back
Shilique Calhoun New England Patriots Linebacker
Garrett Celek San Francisco 49ers Tight End
Jack Conklin Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle
Kirk Cousins Minnesota Vikings Quarterback
Andrew Dowell New Orleans Saints Linebacker
William Gholston Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive End
Joel Heath Denver Broncos Nose Tackle
Tyler Higby Minnesota Vikings Guard
Brian Hoyer New England Patriots Quarterback
Justin Layne Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback
Brian Lewerke New England Patriots Quarterback
Mike Panasiuk Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Tackle
Josiah Scott Jacksonville Jaguars Cornerback
Matt Sokol Detroit Lions Tight End
Darrell Stewart Jr. Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver
Trae Waynes Cincinnati Bengals Cornerback
Cody White Kansas City Chiefs Wide Receiver
Kenny Willekes Minnesota Vikings Defensive End
Raequan Williams Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
Khari Willis Indianapolis Colts Safety

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Everything you need to know to watch Day One of the NFL Draft

Here is everything you need to know to watch Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Day 1 of the NFL draft starts tonight, and Michigan State has a host of players available to be selected (you can find the full list of MSU players who are draft-eligible here). Below you will find everything you need to know to watch or stream the 2020 NFL Draft.

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From USA TODAY:

What time does the 2020 NFL draft start?

The first round of the NFL draft will begin Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET. Day 2 of the NFL draft will begin Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. ET. Day 3 of the NFL draft will begin Saturday, April 25, at noon ET.

What TV channel is the 2020 NFL draft on?

The NFL draft will be broadcast on ESPN, NFL Network and ABC.

How can I live stream the 2020 NFL draft?

The NFL draft will be streaming on the WatchESPN app and NFL Mobile app.

Where will the 2020 NFL draft take place?

Originally set to be held in Las Vegas, the 2020 NFL draft will be held remotely amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell will announce picks from his New York home, and coaches and general managers will also work from their individual residences.

What’s the first-round order for the 2020 NFL draft?

1. Cincinnati Bengals

2. Washington Redskins

3. Detroit Lions

4. New York Giants

5. Miami Dolphins

6. Los Angeles Chargers

7. Carolina Panthers

8. Arizona Cardinals

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

10. Cleveland Browns

11. New York Jets

12. Las Vegas Raiders

13. San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts)

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

15. Denver Broncos

16. Atlanta Falcons

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers)

19. Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears)

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams)

21. Philadelphia Eagles

22. Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills)

23. New England Patriots

24. New Orleans Saints

25. Minnesota Vikings

26. Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans)

27. Seattle Seahawks

28. Baltimore Ravens

29. Tennessee Titans

30. Green Bay Packers

31. San Francisco 49ers

32. Kansas City Chiefs

Every former Michigan State Football player eligible for the NFL Draft

We rounded up every Michigan State Football player who is eligible for this weekend’s NFL Draft.

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Day one of the NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8pm ET on ABC and we will be covering every angle of the draft when it comes to the former Michigan State Football players who are eligible to be drafted. Below, we rounded up every single player who is eligible for this weekend’s draft as the Spartans look to extend their streak of having a player drafted every year in the modern era of the NFL.

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We also wrote previews on several of these players, click the links to read more about what analysts are saying about each player and our own scouting reports:

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