Despite suffering a 6-0 loss to the Jaguars, defensive end Denico Autry turned in a career performance for the Indianapolis Colts.
#FromStatetoSundays: Week Thirteen Update
December 04, 2018 | Football
by Taylor Shirey, Assistant Director/Communications
STARKVILLE - 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.
Despite suffering a 6-0 loss to the Jaguars, defensive end Denico Autry turned in a career performance for the Indianapolis Colts. Autry racked up a total of seven tackles, including three for loss, and added three sacks, two forced fumbles and four total quarterback hits. His three sacks were a career high while his seven tackles were the second-most of his career. Rookie punter Logan Cooke punted seven times in the contest for Jacksonville, averaging 47.0 yards per punt attempt.
The Bulldog trio in Houston earned their ninth consecutive victory with a 29-13 triumph over the Cleveland Browns. Tight end Jordan Thomas collected three passes for a total of 32 yards and an 11-yard touchdown in the closing seconds of the first quarter. His four touchdowns this season tied Andre Johnson for the second-most touchdown catches in a season by a Texans rookie. Rookie offensive lineman Martians Rankin also saw action against Cleveland, while linebacker grabbed four tackles in the victory.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to an impressive 13-10 triumph over the New Orleans Saints. Prescott completed 24 of his 28 pass attempts for 248 yards a touchdown while adding 22 yards on the ground.
November's AFC Defensive Player of the Month defensive tackle Chris Jones picked up a 40-33 victory at Oakland, earning four tackles and a sack in the start, marking the eighth consecutive game that the Kansas City Chief has recorded a sack in a game.
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 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.
Despite suffering a 6-0 loss to the Jaguars, defensive end Denico Autry turned in a career performance for the Indianapolis Colts. Autry racked up a total of seven tackles, including three for loss, and added three sacks, two forced fumbles and four total quarterback hits. His three sacks were a career high while his seven tackles were the second-most of his career. Rookie punter Logan Cooke punted seven times in the contest for Jacksonville, averaging 47.0 yards per punt attempt.
The Bulldog trio in Houston earned their ninth consecutive victory with a 29-13 triumph over the Cleveland Browns. Tight end Jordan Thomas collected three passes for a total of 32 yards and an 11-yard touchdown in the closing seconds of the first quarter. His four touchdowns this season tied Andre Johnson for the second-most touchdown catches in a season by a Texans rookie. Rookie offensive lineman Martians Rankin also saw action against Cleveland, while linebacker grabbed four tackles in the victory.
Quarterback Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to an impressive 13-10 triumph over the New Orleans Saints. Prescott completed 24 of his 28 pass attempts for 248 yards a touchdown while adding 22 yards on the ground.
November's AFC Defensive Player of the Month defensive tackle Chris Jones picked up a 40-33 victory at Oakland, earning four tackles and a sack in the start, marking the eighth consecutive game that the Kansas City Chief has recorded a sack in a game.
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 | 8 G, 7 GS, 29 TKL, 22 TT, 7 AST, 6.0 SCK, 2 FF | Started and collected seven tackles, including a season-high three sacks, and forced two fumbles at Jacksonville. |
| Hunter Bradley | 2012-17 | Green Bay Packers | R | LS | 12 G | Saw against versus Arizona. |
| Brandon Bryant - # | 2014-17 | New York Jets | R | CB | -- | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Logan Cooke | 2014-17 | Jacksonville Jaguars | R | P | 12 G, 62 Punts, 2,723 YDS, 43.9 AVG, LONG 61, IN20 26 | Booted seven punts for 329 total yards (47.0 AVG) in a 6-0 victory over Indianapolis. |
| Fletcher Cox*^ | 2009-11 | Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | DE | 12 G, 12 GS, 35 TKL, 26 TT, 9 AST, 5.0 SCK, 1 PDEF | Started and collected three tackles and a sack in 28-13 victory over Washington. |
| J.T. Gray - # | 2014-17 | New Orleans Saints | R | DB | 5 G, 2 TKL, 1 TT, 1 AST | Member of Practice Squad. |
| Gabe Jackson* | 2009-13 | Oakland Raiders | 5 | OG | 12 G, 12 GS | Earned start against Kansas City. |
| Chris Jones* | 2013-15 | Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | DT | 12 G, 10 GS, 30 TKL, 27 TT, 3 AST, 10.0 SCK, 4 PDEF, 1 INT, 1 TD, 2 FF | Started, earned four tackles and a sack in a 40-33 victory at Oakland. |
| Kyle Love | 2006-09 | Carolina Panthers | 7 | DT | 12 G, 14 TKL, 8 TT, 6 AST, 0.5 SCK, 1 PDEF, 2 FF | Grabbed two tackles, including a half sack, at Tampa Bay. |
| Benardrick McKinney* | 2011-14 | Houston Texans | 4 | LB | 12 G, 12 GS, 84 TKL, 53 TT, 31 AST, 1.5 SCK, 2 PDEF, 1 FF | Started and grabbed four tackles in a 29-13 victory over Cleveland. |
| Pernell McPhee | 2009-10 | Washington Redskins | 8 | LB | 9 G, 5 TKL, 4 TT, 1 AST, 1 PDEF | Collected a tackle in action at Philadelphia. |
| Dak Prescott* | 2011-2015 | Dallas Cowboys | 3 | QB | 12 G, 12 GS, 243-364, 2,675 YDS, 14 TD, QBR 95.4, 63 ATT, 301 YDS, 5 TD | In a 13-10 triumph over New Orleans, completed 24 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown, while picking up 22 yards on the ground. |
| Martinas Rankin | 2015-17 | Houston Texans | R | OL | 12 G, 3 GS | Appeared in Houston's 29-13 victory over Cleveland. |
| Will Redmond | 2012-15 | Green Bay Packers | 3 | CB | 3 G | Saw action against Arizona. |
| Darius Slay*^ | 2011-12 | Detroit Lions | 6 | DB | 11 G, 11 GS, 33 TKL, 32 TT, 1 AST, 9 PDEF, 2 INT | Started and grabbed three tackles against the Los Angeles Rams. |
| Preston Smith* | 2011-14 | Washington Redskins | 4 | LB | 12 G, 12 GS 39 TKL, 23 TT, 16 AST, 3.5 SCK, 3 PDEF, 1 INT |
Started and collected three total tackles against Philadelphia. |
| Jordan Thomas | 2016-17 | Houston Texans | R | TE | 12 G, 9 GS, 14 REC, 176 YDS, 4 TD | Caught three passes for 32 yards and a touchdown in 29-13 victory over Cleveland. |
| K.J. Wright* | 2007-2010 | Seattle Seahawks | 8 | LB | 3 G, 3 GS, 14 TKL, 11 TT, 2 PDEF | Inactive during Week 13. |
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^ - 2017 Pro Bowl Selection
IR - Injured Reserved
# - Practice Squad
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