#FromStatetoSundays: Week Five Update

Pernell McPhee recorded a season-high six tackles in a 26-23 victory at Pittsburgh.

#FromStatetoSundays: Week Five Update

October 08, 2019 | Football

by Taylor Shirey, Assistant Director/Communications

STARKVILLE – Week Five of the NFL season has come to a close, and it is time to take a look at home the 31 former Bulldogs who have gone #FromStateToSundays fared.

Nine-year NFL veteran linebacker Pernell McPhee turned in his best performance as a Baltimore Raven on Sunday, helping the Ravens to a 26-23 victory at Pittsburgh. McPhee recorded a season-high six tackles, including a tackle for loss and a sack, and collected a quarterback hurry in the victory.

It was a Battle of the Bulldogs in Dallas on Sunday as the Green Bay Packers topped the Cowboys 34-24. Safety Will Redmond turned in a standout performance for the Packers, totaling a season-high nine tackles, which including three solo stops on special teams. Linebacker Preston Smith rounded out the defense with four tackles, including a sack and tackle for loss, while also deflecting a pass and forcing two quarterback hurries.

Offensively for the Packers, rookie Elgton Jenkins made his third start on the offensive line. Jenkins help pave the way for 120 yards of total rushing, which opened the door for running back Aaron Jones to score four touchdowns. Hunter Bradley handled long snapping duties for the Packers in the victory.

Quarterback Dak Prescott fell short in the contest. Prescott completed 61.4 percent of his passes, finishing the night 27-of-44 with a season-high 463 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, Prescott added 27 rushing yards on four attempts.

Highlighting strong defensive performances around the league, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox collected a season-high five tackles, including one for a loss, in the Philadelphia Eagles' 31-6 victory over the New York Jets. Linebacker Benardrick McKinney totaled nine tackles in a 53-32 victory versus Atlanta to bring his season total to 41 to lead the Houston Texans. Linebacker K.J. Wright turned in his second double-digit tackle performance of the season in Seattle's 20-29 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the game with 10 total tackles and a deflected pass.

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	Started and collected two tackles and a quarterback hurry in 19-13 victory at Kansas City.
Hunter Bradley	2012-17	Green Bay Packers	2	LS	5 G	Primary long snapper in 34-24 victory at Dallas.
Fred Brown	2014-15	Denver Broncos	1	WR	2 G	Saw action as wide receiver in 20-13 at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Richie Brown - IR	2012-16	Atlanta Falcons	1	LB	---	Injured Reserved.
Deion Calhoun	2014-18	Miami Dolphins	R	OG	2 G	Inactive over Week Five.
Taveze Calhoun – IR	2011-2015	Atlanta Falcons	1	CB	---	Injured Reserved.
Logan Cooke	2014-17	Jacksonville Jaguars	2	P	5 G, 24 PUNTS, 1,102 YDS, 45.9 AVG, LONG 60, 9 IN20	Punted four at Carolina, including a season-long of 60 yards, and totaled 193 yards for a 48.3 average. Pinned the Panthers inside the 20 three times.
Fletcher Cox*^	2009-11	Philadelphia Eagles	8	DT	5 G, 5 GS, 7 TKL, 4 AST, 11 TT, 2.0 TFL, 2 QBH, 2 PD	Collected a season-high five tackles, including one for loss, in 31-6 victory versus the New York Jets.
Nick Fitzgerald - #	2014-18	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	R	QB	---	Member of the Practice Squad.
J.T. Gray	2014-17	New Orleans Saints	2	DB	5 G, 4 TKL, 1 AST, 5 TT	Saw action in 31-24 victory versus Tampa Bay.
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	---	Inactive during Week Five.
Elgton Jenkins	2014-18	Green Bay Packers	R	OG	5 G, 3 GS	Started in 34-24 victory at Dallas.
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	Recorded a tackle and two QB hurries versus Indianapolis.
Kyle Love	2006-09	Carolina Panthers	8	DT	5 G, 1 TKL, 1 TT, 1 QH. 1 PD	Deflected a pass in 34-27 victory against Jacksonville.
Benardrick McKinney*^	2011-14	Houston Texans	5	LB	5 G, 5 GS, 19 TKL, 22 AST, 41 TT, 0.5 SK, 1 TFL, 3 QBH, 1 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR	Totaled nine tackles in 53-32 victory versus Atlanta.
Mark McLaurin – IR	2015-18	New York Giants	R	LB	---	Injured Reserved.
Pernell McPhee	2009-10	Baltimore Ravens	9	LB	5 G, 5 GS, 13 TKL, 2 AST, 15 TT, 3.0 SK, 5.0 TFL, 5 QBH, 1 PD	Collected a season-high six tackles, including a sack and tackle for loss, and recorded a QB hurry in 26-23 victory at Pittsburgh.
Dak Prescott*^	2011-2015	Dallas Cowboys	4	QB	5 G, 5 GS, 119-171, 1,606 YDS, 11 TD, 6 INT, 106.0 QBR, 16 RUSH, 122 YDS, 1 TD	Completed 27-of-44 passes for a season-high 463 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 27 yards rushing on four attempts versus Green Bay.
Martinas Rankin	2015-17	Kansas City Chiefs	2	OT	1 G	Made his Chiefs debut versus Indianapolis.
Will Redmond	2012-15	Green Bay Packers	4	S	5 G, 1 GS, 14 TKL, 7 AST, 21 TT. 1 TFL	Totaled nine tackles, including three on special teams, and a tackle for loss in 34-24 victory at Dallas.
Jeffery Simmons - IR	2016-18	Tennessee Titans	R	DL		Injured Reserved.
Darius Slay*^	2011-12	Detroit Lions	7	CB	3 G, 3 GS, 6 TKL, 1 AST, 7 TT, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FR	BYE Week.
Preston Smith*	2011-14	Green Bay Packers	5	LB	5 G, 5 GS, 12 TKL, 7 AST, 19 TT, 5.5 SK, 4.0 TFL, 10 QBH, 1 INT, 3 PD, 1 FF	Totaled four tackles, including a sack and tackle for loss, deflected a pass and collected two QB hurries in 34-24 victory at Dallas.
Montez Sweat	2017-18	Washington Redskins	R	DE	5 G, 5 GS, 12 TKL, 8 AST, 20 TT, 1.0 SK, 3.0 TFL, 1 QBH	Recorded two tackles in a start versus New England.
Jordan Thomas - IR	2016-17	Houston Texans	2	TE	---	Injured Reserved.
K.J. Wright*	2007-2010	Seattle Seahawks	8	LB	5 G, 5 GS, 21 TKL, 21 AST, 42 TT, 2 PD	Collected 10 tackles and deflected a pass in 30-29 victory against Rams.