Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins will replace Super Bowl-bound Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the Pro Bowl, John Keim of ESPN.com reported on Monday.
Source: ProFootballTalk
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Malik McDowell an ‘enigma’ heading into NFL draft season
ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said this year has the makings of a “great defensive draft,” especially at cornerback and on the line. But one player whom NFL teams are struggling to rate is Michigan State defensive tackle Malik McDowell.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Spartans in the NFL Playoffs
Michigan State’s football program has generated a lot of NFL caliber players over the years, and seven players from MSU were able to play in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Source: isportsweb
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Titans rookie Jack Conklin named NFL All-Pro
Jack Conklin knows this is just the beginning. And, wow, what a start.The Titans’ rookie right tackle was named a first-team NFL All-Pro by The Associated Press on Friday, becoming the franchise’s first player to receive the honor since running back Chris Johnson in 2009 and its first rookie since defensive end Jevon Kearse in 1999.
Source: The Tennessean
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Gase’s Dolphins look to stop Steelers’ Bell in battle of Spartans
It has been nearly two decades since Adam Gase was part of Michigan State’s program. But the Dolphins’ coach is leaning on lessons he has learned from watching his Spartans football family. Miami’s objective is to try to stop Le’Veon Bell.
Source: Detroit Free Press
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Examining where NFL mock drafts have MSU’s Malik McDowell going
With more than three months until the NFL draft, Malik McDowell’s draft stock will surely bounce up and down over that time. That’s just the nature of mock-draft season. New players will declare early, others will shine out of nowhere at the NFL combine, some others will be terrible. McDowell himself is one of those early entrants, forgoing his senior year at Michigan State to move up to the big time.
Source: Lansing State Journal
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Seven Former Spartans Prepare for NFL Playoffs
Seven former Michigan State players — Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell, Houston linebacker Max Bullough, Oakland quarterback Connor Cook, Houston defensive tackle Joel Heath, Miami cornerback Tony Lippett, Houston wide receiver Keith Mumphery and Miami tight end Dion Sims — are scheduled to participate in the 2017 NFL Playoffs.
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Spartans Beyond Campus: Connor Cook
In a game with major playoff implications, the Oakland Raiders starting quarterback Matt McGloin was taken out of the game due to a shoulder injury. With that, former Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook (2011-15) entered his first NFL game in his career late in the second quarter.
Source: Impact Sports
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Jack Conklin makes first-team All-Pro as rookie
The Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team, released today, shows off a new wave of pro football stars.Three rookies among 17 first-time selections highlight the team, including Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott, Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill, who is a unanimous choice as a punt returner, and Tennessee right tackle Jack Conklin (Michigan State).
Source: Detroit Free Press
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SI mock draft has Lions taking Malik McDowell
The first mock draft of Sports Illustrated’s The MMQB has a Michigan flavor, especially with the Lions taking Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell with the 21st pick.
Source: Detroit News