Benardrick McKinney picked up a career-high 16 tackles Thursday night
Bulldogs In The NFL
September 27, 2016 | Football
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Week three of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 19 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.
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
* Injured Reserve
The following have been placed on the practice squad:
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 | 3 G, 5 TKL, 2 TT, 3 AST | Recorded a tackle in a 17-10 victory against the Titans. |
| Johnthan Banks | 2009-12 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 4 | CB | 3 G | Saw action against the Rams |
| Fletcher Cox | 2009-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | DE | 3 G, 3 GS, 11 TKL, 9 TT, 2 AST, 3.0 SCK, 1 FF | Recorded two sacks and a forced fumble in his start against the Steelers. |
| Gabe Jackson | 2009-13 | Oakland Raiders | 3 | G | 3 G, 3 GS | Started his third game of the year in a win against the Titans |
| Malcolm Johnson | 2010-14 | Cleveland Browns | 2 | TE | 3 G, 1 GS, 3 REC, 12 YDS | Caught a three-yard pass against Miami. |
| Chris Jones | 2013-15 | Kansas City Chiefs | R | DL | 3 G, 2 TKL, 2 AST | Saw action in a 24-3 victory against the Jets. |
| Benardrick McKinney | 2011-14 | Houston Texas | 2 | LB | 3 G, 3 GS, 29 TKL, 10 TT, 19 AST, 2.0 SCK | Picked up a career-high 16 tackles against New England, and adding his second sack of the season. |
| Pernell McPhee * | 2009-10 | Chicago Bears | 6 | LB | -- | Inactive during week three. |
| Dak Prescott | 2011-15 | Dallas Cowboys | R | QB | 3 G, 3 GS, 66-99, 767 YDS, 1 TD 7 ATT, 54 YDS, 2 TD |
Tossed the first touchdown of his career along with 248 yards through the air. Also added 36 yards and a touchdown on the ground |
| Darius Slay | 2011-12 | Detroit Lions | 4 | CB | 3 G, 3 GS, 11 TKL, 4 TT, 1 PBU | Started and picked up four tackles against Green Bay. |
| Preston Smith | 2011-14 | Washington Redskins | 2 | LB | 3 G, 3 GS, 9 TKL, 5 AST | Started and collected a season-high five tackles against New York |
| Will Redmond * | 2012-15 | San Francisco 49ers | R | CB | -- | Inactive during week three. |
| K.J. Wright | 2007-10 | Seattle Seahawks | 6 | LB | 3 G, 3 GS, 27 TKL, 13 TT, 14 AST, 1.0 SCK | Started and picked up seven tackles in a win against San Francisco |
* Injured Reserve
The following have been placed on the practice squad:
- Ryan Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
- Blaine Clausell, Baltimore Ravens
- Dillon Day, Denver Broncos
- Taveze Calhoun, New Orleans Saints
- Kaleb Eulls, San Diego Chargers
- Deontae Skinner, New York Giants
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