Bulldogs in the NFL

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Week 13 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.

Six-year veteran K.J. Wright had a big day on Sunday, forcing a fumble and knocking down a pass in addition to three tackles to help the Seattle defense halt the Carolina offense to only seven points. Wright is no. 11 among the NFL's leading tacklers with 98 through 13 weeks.

The Chicago Bears claimed cornerback Johnthan Banks off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Monday. Banks will join Pernell McPhee as the second former Bulldog on Chicago's roster.

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	12 G, 3 GS, 19 TKL, 14 TT, 5 AST, 1.5 SCK, 2 PBU	Started, collected three tackles and a sack in 38-24 win against Buffalo.
Johnthan Banks	2009-12	Chicago Bears	4	CB	7 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT	Inactive during Week 13.
Fletcher Cox	2009-11	Philadelphia Eagles	5	DE	12 G, 12 GS, 32 TKL, 19 TT, 13 AST, 4.0 SCK, 1 FF, 3 PBU	Started, collected two tackles and knocked down a pass against the Bengals.
Blaine Clausell	2010-2014	Washington Redskins	2	OT	--	Inactive during Week 13.
Gabe Jackson	2009-13	Oakland Raiders	3	G	10 G, 10 GS	Started in 38-24 win against Buffalo.
Chris Jones	2013-15	Kansas City Chiefs	R	DL	12 G, 7 GS, 17 TKL, 8 TT, 9 AST, 2 SCK, 2 PBU	Started in 29-28 win against the Falcons.
Kyle Love	2010-2016	Carolina Panthers	5	DL	8 G, 11 TKL, 4 TT, 7 AST, 1.5 SCK	Saw action against the Seahawks
Benardrick McKinney	2011-14	Houston Texans	2	LB	12 G, 12 GS, 106 TKL, 64 TT, 42 AST, 4.0 SCK, 1 FF, 1 PBU	Started and collected five tackles against the Packers.
Pernell McPhee	2009-10	Chicago Bears	6	LB	6 G, 8 TKL, 7 TT, 1 AST, 2 SCK, 1 FF	Saw action in 26-6 win against the 49ers.
Dak Prescott	2011-15	Dallas Cowboys	R	QB	12 G, 12 GS, 243-358, 2,974 YDS, 19 TD 47 ATT, 217 YDS, 5 TD	Completed 12-18 for 139 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 37 yards in 17-15 win at Minnesota.
Darius Slay	2011-12	Detroit Lions	4	CB	10 G, 10 GS, 32 TKL, 32 TT, 1.0 SCK, 2 INT, 11 PBU, 1 FF	Started, collected three tackles and knocked down a pass in 28-13 win at New Orleans.
Preston Smith	2011-14	Washington Redskins	2	LB	12 G, 12 GS, 29 TKL, 19 TT, 10 AST, 3.5 SCK, 1 INT, 1 PBU	Started and collected two tackles against the Cardinals.
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	12 G, 12 GS, 98 TKL, 58 TT, 40 AST, 3.0 SCK, 4 PBU, 1 FF	Started, collected three tackles, knocked down a pass, and forced a fumble in 40-7 win against the Panthers.

* 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

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