Former Bulldogs Logan Cooke and Dak Prescott squared off on Sunday.
#FromStatetoSundays: Week Six Update
October 16, 2018 | Football
by Taylor Shirey, Assistant Director/Communications
STARKVILLE - Week Six 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.
Quarterback Dak Prescott turned in an impressive performance both through the air and on the ground in an 40-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prescott finished with 11 carries for 82 yards and a 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. His 82 yards were the second most rushing yards by a quarterback in franchise history and the most since 1971. Prescott also completed 17 passes for 183 yards and two scores.
Rookie punter Logan Cooke launched six punts for the Jaguars during the contest to average 41.3 yards per punt, including a career long of 61 yards.
For the second consecutive week linebacker Benardrick McKinney recorded a sack as he closed out Houston's 20-13 victory over Buffalo with 11 total tackles for his first double-digit tackle performance of the season. McKinney has recorded 44 total tackles this season. Rookie tight end Jordan Thomas and rookie offensive lineman Martinas Rankin both saw action in the victory over the Bills.
Defensive end Fletcher Cox picked up his fourth sack of the season to go along with six tackles in Philadelphia's 34-13 win over the Giants. Defensive tackle Chris Jones turned in another strong performance with three tackles and a sack during Kansas City's thrilling showdown at New England.
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.
* - 2017 Regular Starter
^ - 2017 Pro Bowl Selection
IR - Injured Reserved
# - Practice Squad
STARKVILLE - Week Six 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.
Quarterback Dak Prescott turned in an impressive performance both through the air and on the ground in an 40-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prescott finished with 11 carries for 82 yards and a 17-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. His 82 yards were the second most rushing yards by a quarterback in franchise history and the most since 1971. Prescott also completed 17 passes for 183 yards and two scores.
Rookie punter Logan Cooke launched six punts for the Jaguars during the contest to average 41.3 yards per punt, including a career long of 61 yards.
For the second consecutive week linebacker Benardrick McKinney recorded a sack as he closed out Houston's 20-13 victory over Buffalo with 11 total tackles for his first double-digit tackle performance of the season. McKinney has recorded 44 total tackles this season. Rookie tight end Jordan Thomas and rookie offensive lineman Martinas Rankin both saw action in the victory over the Bills.
Defensive end Fletcher Cox picked up his fourth sack of the season to go along with six tackles in Philadelphia's 34-13 win over the Giants. Defensive tackle Chris Jones turned in another strong performance with three tackles and a sack during Kansas City's thrilling showdown at New England.
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.
| NAME | AT MSU | TEAM | YEARS IN LEAGUE | POSITION | SEASON STATS | LAST WEEK |
| Denico Autry | 2012-13 | Indianapolis Colts | 5 | DE | 3 G, 3 GS, 13 TKL, 9 TT, 4 AST, 2.0 SCK | Inactive during Week Six. |
| Hunter Bradley | 2012-17 | Green Bay Packers | R | LS | 6 G | Saw action in 33-30 win over San Diego. |
| Brandon Bryant - # | 2014-17 | New York Jets | R | CB | -- | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Richie Brown - # | 2012-16 | Atlanta Falcons | 1 | LB | -- | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Blaine Clausell | 2010-14 | Arizona Cardinals | 1 | OL | 2 G | Inactive during Week Six. |
| Logan Cooke | 2014-17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | R | P | 6 G, 29 Punts, 1,184 YDS, 40.8 AVG, LONG 61, IN20 15 | Launched six punts for 248 yards (41.3 AVG.), including a career long of 61 yards at Dallas. |
| Fletcher Cox*^ | 2009-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | DE | 6 G, 6 GS, 21 TKL, 14 TT, 7 AST, 4.0 SCK | Started and collected six tackles and a sack in 34-13 win over the Giants. |
| J.T. Gray | 2014-17 | New Orleans Saints | R | DB | 5 G, 2 TKL, 1 TT, 1 AST | Inactive during Week Six. |
| Gabe Jackson* | 2009-13 | Oakland Raiders | 5 | OG | 6 G,6 GS | Started against Seattle. |
| Chris Jones* | 2013-15 | Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | DT | 6 G, 5 GS, 11 TKL, 9 TT, 2 AST, 2 SCK, 1 INT, 1 TD | Recorded three tackles and a sack at New England. |
| Kyle Love | 2006-09 | Carolina Panthers | 7 | DT | 5 G, 4 TKL, 2 TT, 2 AST | Saw action at Washington. |
| Benardrick McKinney* | 2011-14 | Houston Texans | 4 | LB | 6 G, 6 GS, 44 TKL, 27 TT, 17 AST, 1.5 SCK | Started and collected a season-high 11 tackles and a sack in 20-13 win over Buffalo. |
| Pernell McPhee | 2009-10 | Washington Redskins | 8 | LB | 5 G, 2 TKL, 1 AST | Appeared in 23-17 victory over Carolina. |
| Dak Prescott* | 2011-2015 | Dallas Cowboys | 3 | QB | 6 G, 6 GS, 106-171, 1,144 YDS, 7 TD, QBR 85.5, 34 ATT, 203 YDS, 1 TD | Started and completed 17 passes for 183 yards and two scores and added a career-best 82 yards rushing for a touchdown in 40-7 victory over Jacksonville. |
| Martinas Rankin | 2015-17 | Houston Texans | R | OL | 6 G, 3 GS | Appeared in 20-13 win over Buffalo. |
| Darius Slay*^ | 2011-12 | Detroit Lions | 6 | DB | 5 G, 5 GS, 14 TKL, 14 TT, 4 PDEF, 1 INT | Inactive during Week Six. |
| Preston Smith* | 2011-14 | Washington Redskins | 4 | LB | 5 G, 5 GS 16 TKL, 11 TT, 5 AST |
Started and collected a tackle in 23-17 win over Carolina. |
| Jordan Thomas | 2016-17 | Houston Texans | R | TE | 6 G, 4 GS, 4 REC, 91 YDS | Started in 20-13 win over Buffalo. |
| K.J. Wright* | 2007-2010 | Seattle Seahawks | 8 | LB | -- | Inactive During Week Six. |
* - 2017 Regular Starter
^ - 2017 Pro Bowl Selection
IR - Injured Reserved
# - Practice Squad
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