#FromStatetoSundays: Week Three Update

Darius Slay recorded his 15th interception of his career, picking off Tom Brady for 19 yards in the Lions' 26-10 win against New England.

#FromStatetoSundays: Week Three Update

September 25, 2018 | Football

by Taylor Shirey, Assistant Director/Communications

STARKVILLE - Week Three of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at how the 20 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.

Cornerback Darius Slay highlighted the Detroit's defense in the Lions 26-10 victory over New England on Sunday night. Slay defended three passes, not allowing a reception, and recorded his 15^th career interception, picking off Tom Brady with a 19-yard return. For his efforts, Slay was selected as Sunday Night Football's Player of the Game.

Linebackers Preston Smith and Pernell McPhee carried the Washington Redskins to a 31-17 victory against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Smith totaled seven tackles in the victory, including six solo stops.

Fletcher Cox continued his torrid start to the season as a veteran defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles. In a 20-16 win over Indianapolis, Cox grabbed four tackles and a half sack. Cox has recorded three sacks and eight tackles for loss through just the first three games of the season.

Texans rookie Jordan Thomas turned in a strong performance against the New York Giants with his first multi-reception game of his career. Thomas reeled in two passes for a career-high 53 yards. Fellow NFL rookie, Logan Cooke has locked down the starting punter job for the third straight week for Jacksonville. Cooke punted six times and booted a career long of 52 against Tennessee. He averages 40.2 yards per punt this season.

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	1 G, 1 GS, 1 TKL, 1 TT	Inactive during Week Three.
Hunter Bradley	2012-17	Green Bay Packers	R	LS	3 G	Saw action against Washington.
Brandon Bryant - #	2014-17	New York Jets	R	CB	--	Member of Practice Squad.
Taveze Calhoun - #	2011-15	Atlanta Falcons	1	CB	--	Member of Practice Squad.
Johnathan Calvin	2015-16	Indianapolis Colts	1	DT	--	Inactive during Week Three.
Blaine Clausell	2010-14	Arizona Cardinals	1	OL	1 G	Inactive during Week Three.
Logan Cooke	2014-17	Jacksonville Jaguars	R	P	3 G, 16 Punts, 593 YDS, 40.2 AVG, LONG 52, IN20 8	Booted six punts for 227 yards, including a career long punt of 52 yards, against Tennessee.
Fletcher Cox*^	2009-11	Philadelphia Eagles	7	DE	3 G, 3 GS, 12 TKL, 8 TT, 4 AST, 3.0 SCK	Started and recorded four tackles, including 0.5 sack, in 20-16 win over Indianapolis.
J.T. Gray	2014-17	New Orleans Saints	R	DB	3 G, 1 TKL, 1 TT	Recorded first tackle of career in 43-37 win at Atlanta.
Gabe Jackson*	2009-13	Oakland Raiders	5	OG	3 G, 3 GS	Earned start at Miami.
Chris Jones*	2013-15	Kansas City Chiefs	3	DT	3 G, 3 GS, 8 TKL, 7 TT, 1 AST	Started and collected four tackles in 38-27 win over San Francisco.
Kyle Love	2006-09	Carolina Panthers	7	DT	3 G, 3 TKL, 1 TT, 2 AST	Saw action in 31-21 win over Cincinnati.
Benardrick McKinney*	2011-14	Houston Texans	4	LB	3 G, 3 GS, 20 TKL, 9 TT, 11 AST	Started and collected seven tackles against the New York Giants.
Pernell McPhee	2009-10	Washington Redskins	8	LB	3 G, 1 TKL, 1 AST	Saw action in 31-17 win over Green Bay.
Dak Prescott*	2011-2015	Dallas Cowboys	3	QB	3 G, 3 GS, 54-88, 498 YDS, 2 TD, QBR 74.9, 14 ATT, 85 YDS	Started and completed 19 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown while adding 21 yards on the ground against Seattle.
Martinas Rankin	2015-17	Houston Texans	R	OL	3 G, 2 GS	Started against the New York Giants.
Darius Slay*^	2011-12	Detroit Lions	6	DB	3 G, 3 GS, 6 TKL, 6 TT, 1 INT	Started and recorded a 19-yard interception in 26-10 victory against New England.
Preston Smith*	2011-14	Washington Redskins	4	LB	3 G, 3 GS 11 TKL, 8 TT, 3 AST	Started and grabbed seven tackles, including six solo stops, in 31-17 win against Green Bay.
Jordan Thomas	2016-17	Houston Texans	R	TE	3 G, 2 GS, 3 REC, 80 YDS	Started and recorded two receptions for 53 yards against the New York Giants.
K.J. Wright*	2007-2010	Seattle Seahawks	8	LB	--	Inactive During Week Three.