Bulldogs in the NFL
November 22, 2016 | Football
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Week 11 of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 18 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys to their ninth straight win on Sunday, a team record. The rookie had his second straight 300-yard performance in the 27-17 win against the Ravens, and completed 27-36 for three touchdowns. Dallas is now 10-1 with Prescott under center this season, the best record in the NFL.
Benardrick McKinney and K.J. Wright continued to produce strong defensive performances for their teams through the eleventh week. McKinney had eight tackles against the Raiders while Wright had 10 in a win against the Eagles, and the two linebackers are ranked eighth and eleventh, respectively, among the league leaders in tackles.
Below is a list of former Mississippi State student-athletes who are currently with NFL teams. Please use the link to view season and career statistics from NFL.com.
Bulldogs in the NFL
| NAME | AT MSU | TEAM | YEARS IN LEAGUE | POS | SEASON STATS | LAST WEEK |
| Denico Autry | 2012-13 | Oakland Raiders | 3 | DE | 10 G, 2 GS, 16 TKL, 12 TT, 4 AST, 0.5 SCK, 2 PBU | Collected two tackles in 27-20 win against the Texans. |
| Johnthan Banks | 2009-12 | Detroit Lions | 4 | CB | 6 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT | Collected two tackles in 26-19 win against the Jaguars. |
| Fletcher Cox | 2009-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | DE | 10 G, 10 GS, 29 TKL, 19 TT, 10 AST, 4.0 SCK, 1 FF, 2 PBU | Started, collected four tackles and knocked down a pass against Seattle. |
| Blaine Clausell | 2010-2014 | Washington Redskins | 2 | OT | -- | Inactive during Week 11. |
| Gabe Jackson | 2009-13 | Oakland Raiders | 3 | G | 10 G, 10 GS | Started in 27-20 win against the Texans. |
| Chris Jones | 2013-15 | Kansas City Chiefs | R | DL | 10 G, 5 GS, 16 TKL, 7 TT, 9 AST, 2 SCK, 1 PBU | Started, collected a tackle, and knocked down a pass against the Buccaneers. |
| Kyle Love | 2010-2016 | Carolina Panthers | 5 | DL | 6 G, 11 TKL, 4 TT, 7 AST, 1.5 SCK | Collected two tackles in 23-20 win against the Saints. |
| Benardrick McKinney | 2011-14 | Houston Texans | 2 | LB | 10 G, 10 GS, 88 TKL, 52 TT, 36 AST, 3.0 SCK, 1 FF,1 PBU | Started and collected eight tackles against Oakland. |
| Pernell McPhee | 2009-10 | Chicago Bears | 6 | LB | 4 G, 4 TKL, 4 TT, 2 SCK, 1 FF | Collected a tackle against the Giants. |
| Dak Prescott | 2011-15 | Dallas Cowboys | R | QB | 10 G, 10 GS, 214-316, 2,640 YDS, 17 TD 33 ATT, 141 YDS, 4 TD |
27-36 with 301 yards and three touchdowns in 27-17 win against the Ravens. |
| Darius Slay | 2011-12 | Detroit Lions | 4 | CB | 8 G, 8 GS, 25 TKL, 25 TT, 1.0 SCK, 1 INT, 9 PBU, 1 FF | Started, collected three tackles and knocked down a pass in 26-19 win against the Jaguars. |
| Preston Smith | 2011-14 | Washington Redskins | 2 | LB | 10 G, 10 GS, 27 TKL, 17 TT, 10 AST, 3.5 SCK, 1 INT, 1 PBU | Started and collected two tackles in 42-24 win against the Packers. |
| Will Redmond* | 2012-15 | San Francisco 49ers | R | CB | -- | Will miss the remainder of the 2016 season. |
| K.J. Wright | 2007-10 | Seattle Seahawks | 6 | LB | 10 G, 10 GS, 87 TKL, 50 TT, 37 AST, 3.0 SCK, 2 PBU | Started, collected 10 tackles, and knocked down a pass in 26-15 win against the Eagles. |
* Injured Reserve
The following have been placed on the practice squad:
- Ryan Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
- Dillon Day, Denver Broncos
- Taveze Calhoun, New Orleans Saints
- Kaleb Eulls, San Diego Chargers
