#FromStatetoSundays: Week Six Update

K.J. Wright secured Seattle's victory at Cleveland with a fourth-quarter interception.

#FromStatetoSundays: Week Six Update

October 15, 2019 | 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 home the 30 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.

Linebacker and eight-year NFL veteran K.J. Wright turned in a crucial performance in Seattle's 32-28 victory at Cleveland. Wright totaled six tackles, including one for a loss, and reeled in a bobbled pass for his first interception of the season late in the fourth quarter to seal a victory for the Seahawks.

Former Bulldogs were on display Monday night as the Green Bay Packers defeated Detroit, 23-22, at Lambeau Field. Cornerback Darius Slay returned to action for the Lions after sitting out a week due to injury. Slay collected six tackles against the Packers.

Linebacker Preston Smith put on a clinic against the Lions offensive lien, totaling four tackles, 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss. Through six games this season, Smith has totaled seven sacks, which is third in the NFL. Former Bulldogs Will Redmond (S), Elgton Jenkins (OG) and Hunter Bradley all saw action on Monday night. Defensively, Redmond added a tackle and deflected a pass.

Though his fourth-quarter comeback bid fell short, quarterback Dak Prescott made Cowboys history on Sunday versus the New York Jets. Prescott's four-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth-quarter tied Roger Staubach's record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in franchise history (20). Prescott closed the game with 11 rushing yards on three attempts and added 277 yards through the air, completing 70 percent of his passes (28-of-40).

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
Johnathan Abram - IR	2017-18	Oakland Raiders	R	S	1 G, 1 GS, 1 TKL, 4 AST, 5 TT, 1 PD	Injured Reserved.
Denico Autry	2012-13	Indianapolis Colts	6	DT/DE	5 G, 5 GS, 9 TKL, 4 AST, 13 TT, 2.5 SK, 2.0 TFL, 5 QBH, 1, PD, 1 FF	BYE week
Hunter Bradley	2012-17	Green Bay Packers	2	LS	5 G	Primary long snapper in 23-22 victory verses Detroit.
Fred Brown	2014-15	Denver Broncos	1	WR	3 G, 1 REC, 5 YDS	Caught a 5-yard reception in 16-0 victory versus Tennessee.
Richie Brown - IR	2012-16	Atlanta Falcons	1	LB	---	Injured Reserved.
Deion Calhoun	2014-18	Miami Dolphins	R	OG	3 G	Saw action as a reserve lineman versus Washington.
Taveze Calhoun – IR	2011-2015	Atlanta Falcons	1	CB	---	Injured Reserved.
Logan Cooke	2014-17	Jacksonville Jaguars	2	P	6 G, 29 PUNTS, 1,346 YDS, 46.4 AVG, LONG 61, 11 IN20	Punted five versus New Orleans, including a season-long of 61 yards. Totaled 244 yards, averaging a season-high 48.8 yards per punt.
Fletcher Cox*^	2009-11	Philadelphia Eagles	8	DT	6 G, 6 GS, 11 TKL, 5 AST, 16 TT, 4.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 2 PD	Started at Minnesota, totaling five tackles for the second straight week. Added a tackle for loss and QB hurry.
J.T. Gray	2014-17	New Orleans Saints	2	DB	6 G, 4 TKL, 2 AST, 6 TT	Saw action in 13-6 victory versus Jacksonville.
Gerri Green - #	2014-18	Indianapolis Colts	R	LB	---	Member of the Practice Squad.
Braxton Hoyett - #	2014-18	Kansas City Chiefs	R	DT	---	Member of the Practice Squad.
Gabe Jackson*	2009-13	Oakland Raiders	6	OG	---	BYE Week.
Elgton Jenkins	2014-18	Green Bay Packers	R	OG	6 G, 4 GS	Started in 23-22 victory versus Detroit.
Justin Johnson – IR	2015-18	Seattle Seahawks	R	TE	---	Injured Reserved.
Malcolm Johnson - IR	2010-14	Green Bay Packers	3	FB	---	Injured Reserved.
Chris Jones*	2013-15	Kansas City Chiefs	4	DT	5 G, 5 GS, 8 TKL, 3 AST, 11 TT, 2.0 SK, 2.0 TFL, 7 QBH, 1 PD, 1 FR	Inactive during Week six.
Kyle Love	2006-09	Carolina Panthers	8	DT	6 G, 2 TKL, 2 TT, 2 QH, 1 PD	Collected a tackle and QB hurry in 37-26 victory versus Tampa Bay.
Benardrick McKinney*^	2011-14	Houston Texans	5	LB	6 G, 6 GS, 22 TKL, 23 AST, 45 TT, 0.5 SK, 1.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD, 1 FF, 2 FR	Recorded four tackles and a fumble recovery in 31-24 victory over Kansas City.
Mark McLaurin – IR	2015-18	New York Giants	R	LB	---	Injured Reserved.
Pernell McPhee	2009-10	Baltimore Ravens	9	LB	6 G, 6 GS, 16 TKL, 2 AST, 18 TT, 3.0 SK, 6.0 TFL, 5 QBH, 1 PD	Collected three tackles, including one for loss, in 23-17 victory versus Cincinnati.
Dak Prescott*^	2011-2015	Dallas Cowboys	4	QB	6 G, 6 GS, 147-211, 1,883 YDS, 11 TD, 6 INT, 102.9 QBR, 19 RUSH, 133 YDS, 2 TD	Completed 28-of-40 passes for 277 yards against the Jets. Added 11 rushing yards and a touchdown on three attempts.
Martinas Rankin	2015-17	Kansas City Chiefs	2	OT	2 G, 1 GS	Made his first start of the season versus Huston.
Will Redmond	2012-15	Green Bay Packers	4	S	6 G, 1 GS, 15 TKL, 7 AST, 22 TT, 1.0 TFL, 1 PD	Collected a tackle and deflected pass in 23-22 victory versus Detroit.
Jeffery Simmons - IR	2016-18	Tennessee Titans	R	DL		Injured Reserved.
Darius Slay*^	2011-12	Detroit Lions	7	CB	4 G, 4 GS, 10 TKL, 3 AST, 13 TT, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FR	Returned to action collecting six total tackles at Green Bay.
Preston Smith*	2011-14	Green Bay Packers	5	LB	6 G, 6 GS, 14 TKL, 9 AST, 23 TT, 7.0 SK, 6.0 TFL, 12 QBH, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF	Collected four tackles, adding 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss, in 23-22 victory versus Detroit.
Montez Sweat	2017-18	Washington Redskins	R	DE	6 G, 6 GS, 13 TKL, 9 AST, 22 TT, 1.0 SK, 3.0 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD	Collected two tackles, two QB hurries and deflected a pass in 17-16 victory versus Miami.
Jordan Thomas - IR	2016-17	Houston Texans	2	TE	---	Injured Reserved.
K.J. Wright*	2007-2010	Seattle Seahawks	8	LB	6 G, 6 GS, 25 TKL, 23 AST, 48 TT, 1.0 TFL, 1 INT, 3 PD	Collected six tackles, including one for loss, and recorded his first interception of the season in 32-28 victory at Cleveland.