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  • Montae Nicholson reflects back on time at MSU during Washington’s training camp

    On April 29, Montae Nicholson’s football dreams came true as the former MSU safety was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round as the 123rd overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Nicholson, who forwent his senior season at MSU to declare for the draft, is now almost completely rehabilitated from an offseason shoulder surgery.  As Washington opens up training camp, Nicholson is looking to be an instrumental player on a team that is coming off an 8-7-1 record last season.

    Source: he State News

  • A closer look at Redskins’ fourth-round pick Montae Nicholson

    With their second of two fourth-round picks, the Washington Redskins drafted safety Montae Nicholson from Michigan State. On first glance, Nicholson looks the part. He’s 6-foot-2, 212 pounds and is very athletic. That athleticism stood out in particular to Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden. “He’s a big kid that can really run,” Gruden said. “I think he ran a 4.4 at the combine, and worst case he’s going to help out our special teams and that’s important. That’s one of the big three phases so that’s a good add

    Source: The Washington Post

  • Montae Nicholson expects to be at training camp for Washington

    Montae Nicholson does not believe the shoulder surgery he had in March will affect his ability to get on the field for training camp for the Washington Redskins. “They said I’m ahead of schedule and said it’s looking good,” the former Michigan State safety told reporters in the nation’s capital. “I’m just excited to just keep doing rehab, get down there and start getting to work.”

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • Montae Nicholson goes to Washington in fourth round of NFL Draft

    Montae Nicholson made an unexpected decision to leave Michigan State a year early for the NFL, but the move ended up landing him as one of the first picks on the third day of the draft. Nicholson was picked in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon, going No. 123 overall to the Washington Redskins. He becomes highest-picked former Michigan State safety in the NFL Draft since 2006, when Eric Smith went in the third round.

    Source: MLive.com

  • 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Montae Nicholson

    Montae Nicholson was four-star safety recruit coming out of high school where he was the number one ranked high school player in the state of Pennsylvania according to Prepstar, who also listed him as a top 100 national recruit. He was also a 3x state champion in track and field (60 meters, 110 hurdles and 400 relay), as well as a 4th place finisher in the long jump.

    Source: The Only Colors

  • NFL draft prospect Montae Nicholson doesn’t regret early MSU exit

    Nicholson is projected as a third-day pick in this week’s NFL draft in Philadelphia. He left MSU after his junior season.

    Source: Lansing State Journal

  • A look at Michigan State’s NFL Draft prospects

    Michigan State has produced nine draft picks combined in the last two drafts. When the 2017 NFL Draft starts later this week, the program’s average could be coming down.Michigan State only has one player who is truly a good bet to be picked this weekend, in former defensive lineman Malik McDowell. Past that, they have a smattering of potential mid-round picks, late-round picks and players who will likely look to earn their shot as an undrafted free agent.

    Source: MLive.com

  • NFL Dreams – 2017 Michigan State Draft Class

  • Montae Nicholson: ‘No regrets’ leaving Michigan State to pursue NFL

    His left arm in a sling, Montae Nicholson returned to Michigan State for the first time Wednesday since announcing he would bypass his senior season for the NFL draft. Did his torn labrum make him rethink his decision to leave early?“ No regrets. None of that ever got to me,” Nicholson said following MSU’s pro day Wednesday.

    Source: Detroit Free Press

  • Quotes From MSU Football Pro Day

    Several former Michigan State football players spoke to the media following MSU’s Pro Day on Wednesday, March 22 at the MSU Duffy Daugherty Indoor Practice Facility.

    Source: Michigan State Official Athletic Site

  • Montae Nicholson helps himself with combine performance

    Nobody has ever accused Montae Nicholson of not being athletic enough to play in the NFL. The former Michigan State safety reminded everyone of that athleticism Monday, when he delivered a strong performance at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Nicholson ranked fifth among all safeties with a broad jump of 10-foot-5 and sixth with a 35-inch vertical. Where he really impressed was in the 40-yard dash, which he ran in 4.42 seconds, the third-fastest time by a safety at this year’s Combine.

    Source: Spartan Tailgate

  • NFL Scouting Combine: How’d the Spartans do?

    Three Spartans were in attendance for the NFL’s yearly meat market, more commonly referred to as the NFL Scouting Combine, this past weekend. The combine is a huge chance for players to improve (or hurt) their draft stock all while running Jim Tomsula directed drills in their underwear. It has to be embarrassing but hey, when there are millions of dollars at the end of that tunnel you don’t ask questions. This year, it was Malik McDowell, Riley Bullough and Montae Nicholson running around in their skivvies for their chance at a pay day. Let’s see how they measured up.

    Source: The Only Colors

  • Spartan NFL Combine Report: Monday

    Safety Montae Nicholson took full advantage of the spotlight he was under at the NFL Scouting Combine on Monday, ranking as one of the top performers in his position group with an impressive all-around performance. Nicholson, who measured at 6-2 and 212 pounds, perhaps made the biggest splash with his 40-yard dash time of 4.42 seconds, the third-fastest among safeties in Indianapolis.

    Source: Michigan State Official Athletic Site

  • Michigan State trio set to participate in NFL combine

    While the football activities currently happening in East Lansing are going on behind closed doors, three former Spartans players are about to head to one of the most highly scrutinized football events in the country. Riley Bullough, Malik McDowell and Montae Nicholson will all be at Lucas Oil Stadium this week as three of the 300-plus prospects participating in the annual NFL Combine.

    Source: MLive.com

  • Dantonio: Pair of Michigan State underclassmen invited to NFL combine

    Michigan State had two underclassmen declare for the NFL Draft following an underwhelming 2016 season. The Spartans will certainly miss Malik McDowell and Montae Nicholson, but NFL scouts are eager to usher them into the league. Judging by tweets sent by Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio on Thursday, both players have been invited to the NFL scouting combine.

    Source: Land of 10