Tag: Spartans in the NFL

Watch former Michigan State football DT Naquan Jones secure a sack

Naquan Jones got a big time sack on Monday Night Football

Michigan State football had a stud on their defensive line with Naquan Jones who was a 4-year standout with the Spartans from 2017-2020, is now finding success in the National Football League.

Jones has had a steady career with the Tennessee Titans to start, and now is spending time with the Arizona Cardinals.

On Arizona’s Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Jones made his impact felt with a big time sack.

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Watch Connor Heyward score SNF touchdown

Connor Heyward found the endzone on SNF

On Sunday Night Football the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Dallas Cowboys. In a closely contested game, the Cowboys knocked off the Steelers, 20-17.

One of the two touchdowns scored in the game by the Steelers was done by a former Spartan.

Connor Heyward, a former MSU running back and tight end, now plays as a hybrid tight end and fullback for the Steelers. Heyward found the endzone for the second time in his young career.

Watch the touchdown by Heyward via the NFL on X:

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Former Spartan highest graded RB in week four

Kenneth Walker was the best RB in the league during week four:

Kenneth Walker had a monster performance in week four for the Seattle Seahawks. Unfortunately, the Seahawks dropped their game 42-29 to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football, but Walker did everything in his power to get his team a victory.

Walker finished the game with 12 carries for 80 yards and 3 touchdowns to go with 4 catches for 36 yards.

The performance by Walker earned him the honor of being the highest rated running back in week four by Pro Football Focus, getting a 90.7 rating.

Walker and Seattle will face the New York Giants next week.

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WATCH: K9 scores his third touchdown on Monday Night Football

K9 has three touchdowns on MNF:

Former Michigan State football running back Kenneth Walker is currently playing on Monday Night Football, as his Seattle Seahawks traveled to Ford Field for a game with the Detroit Lions.

Walker is currently in the midst of having a monster game against the Lions, having notched three TDs early in the fourth quarter of a close game. The third touchdown for the former Spartan was a beautiful play by Walker, bouncing a run outside and beating the Lions defenders to the pylon.

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Watch Kenneth Walker’s Houdini act on Monday Night Football

Kenneth Walker was a magician on MNF:

Former Michigan State football running back Kenneth Walker is currently playing on Monday Night Football, as his Seattle Seahawks traveled to Ford Field for a game with the Detroit Lions.

During the first half of the game between the Seahawks and the Lions, Walker broke social media with an insane run, which saw the former Spartan spin off of LB Alex Anzalone’s body not once, but two times to stay upright and earn extra yards.

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Kirk Cousins joins elite company in NFL history

Kirk Cousins continues to climb the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown leaders list:

During the Atlanta Falcons Sunday Night Football contest against the Kansas City Chiefs, Kirk Cousins threw the game’s opening touchdown pass to Drake London.

With that touchdown pass from Cousins, it was the 274th career touchdown pass for the former Spartan, which moves him into 19th place on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown leaders list.

Moving into 19th on the list, Cousins has passed NFL great Joe Montana.

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Watch Jalen Nailor haul in his second TD of season

Jalen Nailor had a nice game in the Minnesota Vikings win over the San Francisco 49ers

Jalen Nailor was a staple of Michigan State football’s offense from 2018-2021, showcasing his speed and playmaking abilities. Now in the NFL, Nailor has been able to show his playmaking ability with the Minnesota Vikings, where he is now entering into his third season with the team.

In the Vikings season opener against the New York Giants, Nailor made his impact felt with a 21-yard touchdown reception. In the second game for Minnesota, a huge win over San Francisco, Nailor hauled in his second touchdown in as many games.

In the Vikings win, Nailor caught 3 passes for 54 yards and this touchdown.

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Watch Jalen Nailor secures first TD of 2024 season

Jalen Nailor’s first catch of 2024 was a 21-yard TD reception:

Jalen Nailor was a staple of the Michigan State offense from 2018-2021, showcasing his speed and playmaking abilities. Nailor has since been drafted in the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings, where he is now entering into his third season with the team.

In the Vikings season opener against the New York Giants, Nailor made his impact felt. His first catch of the season was a 21-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold.

Watch the touchdown via the Vikings on X:

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The Vikings will look to close out the game, and with an injury to Jordan Addison, Nailor is sure to play an increased role.

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Former Spartans embrace MSU football coach Jonathan Smith

Two former Spartans shared a moment with Jonathan Smith after MSU’s win over Maryland:

Michigan State football is known for having a family community and atmosphere around the program. Even though Smith is in his first year with the program, and had not coached the players of the past, he is very open about having the former players back inside the building and around the program.

That sentiment showed true in College Park, when former Spartans Ben VanSumeren and Nick Samac were on MSU’s sidelines. After the game, they were spotted embracing a moment with coach Smith.

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Former MSU football safety signs with Tennessee Titans

Former MSU safety signs with Tennessee Titans

Kendall Brooks spent 2021-22 patrolling the Michigan State defensive backfield. A division two transfer from North Greenville, Brooks had a surprisingly successful career in East Lansing. Now, Brooks is aiming to continue surprising in the National Football League.

The latest move for the former Spartan, who spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad,  is signing with the Tennessee Titans practice squad.

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