From State to Sundays - Week 15 Update

STARKVILLE, Miss. - Week 15 of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 14 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.

Darius Slay established a no-fly zone in the Detroit secondary on Saturday as his two interceptions and three pass breakups led the Lions defense that allowed just 10 points to Chicago. Slay now leads the NFL with seven interceptions this season, and Saturday was the second time this season that Slay picked off two passes in a single game (Sept. 9 vs. ATL).

In Washington on Sunday, Preston Smith collected three tackles, an interception, a pass breakup and the second interception of his career as his team allowed just 15 points to Arizona.

Dak Prescott did his part to keep Dallas' playoff hopes alive on Week 15's edition of Sunday Night Football. The second year Cowboys quarterback earned his sixth rushing touchdown of the season in the third quarter, and completed 18 of 27 passes on the day to help Dallas defeat Oakland 20-17.

Last season, three former Bulldogs -- Fletcher Cox, Dak Prescott and K.J. Wright -- capped off great seasons by playing in the Pro Bowl. You can help send your favorite NFL Bulldogs to this year's Pro Bowl by voting here.

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	4	DE	14 G, 1 GS, 32 TKL, 20 TT, 12 AST, 4.0 SCK, 7 PBU	Collected two tackles against Dallas.
Fletcher Cox^*	2009-11	Philadelphia Eagles	6	DE	12 G, 12 GS, 23 TKL, 13 TT, 10 AST, 5.5 SCK, 1 FF, 2 PBU	Collected two tackles in 34-29 win at New York Giants.
Kaleb Eulls -- IR	2010-14	Los Angeles Chargers	3	DL	--	Inactive during Week 15.
Gabe Jackson*	2009-13	Oakland Raiders	4	G	13 G, 13 GS	Started against Dallas.
Chris Jones*	2013-15	Kansas City Chiefs	1	DL	14 G, 6 GS, 31 TKL, 20 TT, 11 AST, 5.5 SCK, 1 INT, 6 PBU, 3 FF	Collected two tackles and a sack in 30-13 win against Los Angeles Chargers.
Kyle Love	2006-09	Carolina Panthers	6	DL	14 G, 11 TKL, 6 TT, 7 AST, 3.5 SCK	Saw action in 31-24 win against Green Bay.
Benardrick McKinney*	2011-14	Houston Texans	3	LB	14 G, 14 GS, 83 TKL, 58 TT, 25 AST, 3.0 SCK, 1 FF, 1 PBU	Started and collected five tackles at Jacksonville.
Pernell McPhee*	2009-10	Chicago Bears	7	LB	13 G, 5 GS, 21 TKL, 20 TT, 1 AST, 4.0 SCK, 1 FF, 2 PBU	Started, collected a tackle and knocked down a pass at Detroit.
Dak Prescott^!	2011-15	Dallas Cowboys	1	QB	14 G, 14 GS, 270-426, 2,964 YDS, 21 TD, 11 INT, 89.6 QBR; 51 ATT, 320 YDS, 6 TD	Started and completed 18 of 27 passes for 212 yards while rushing six times for 32 yards and a touchdown in 20-17 win at Oakland.
Fred Ross -- IR	2013-16	Carolina Panthers	R	WR	--	Inactive during Week 15.
Deontae Skinner -- IR	2009-12	New York Giants	3	LB	3 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT	Inactive during Week 15.
Darius Slay*	2011-12	Detroit Lions	5	CB	14 G, 14 GS, 52 TKL, 46 TT, 6 AST, 7 INT, 20 PBU	Started, collected five tackles and two interceptions and knocked down three passes in 20-10 win against Chicago.
Preston Smith*	2011-14	Washington Redskins	3	LB	14 G, 14 GS, 34 TKL, 24 TT, 10 AST, 6.0 SCK, 1 INT, 2 PBU	Started, collected three tackles, a sack and an interception and knocked down a pass in 20-15 win against Arizona.
K.J. Wright^*	2007-10	Seattle Seahawks	7	LB	13 G, 13 GS, 95 TKL, 66 TT, 29 AST, 4 PBU	Inactive during Week 15.

* Regular Starter
^ 2017 Pro Bowl Selection
! 2017 NFL Rookie of the Year
IR Injured Reserve

Three former Bulldogs contribute to their organizations and look to make the active roster in the future by participating on practice squads.

NAME	AT MSU	TEAM	POS
Fred Brown	2012-14	Los Angeles Rams	WR
Richie Brown	2012-16	Carolina Panthers	LB
Blaine Clausell	2010-14	Carolina Panthers	OL
Dillon Day	2011-14	Denver Broncos	OL
Will Redmond	2012-15	Kansas City Chiefs	DB

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