15 Michigan State Football Players Still Playing in the NFL

It's been a difficult couple of years for the Michigan State University football program. After the one-two punch of the COVID-19 pandemic and the removal of Mel Tucker as coach following a scandal, the program has been in a free-fall since its Peach Bowl victory in 2021.

Things were supposed to turn around with the hiring of Jonathon Smith from Oregon State, but that has led to a 5-7 season in 2024, and they are currently 3-5, riding a 5-game losing streak after losing to rival Michigan on Saturday. It's just been a series of unfortunate events for a school that hit #5 in the AP Polls in 2021.

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I am a sad Spartans fan.

So, I want to reflect on the times when Michigan State was still producing NFL-caliber players rather than creating headaches for fans across the country. The school has had success over the years, with 16 MSU players currently playing on one of the 32 NFL teams.

Football Players From Michigan State University Currently In The NFL

The last couple of years have had mixed results for the Spartans, but they've historically done well in recruiting and development, with 12 former Spartans currently playing in the NFL. Player stats come from ESPN and MSU Spartans.

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Where Are These Michigan State Basketball Players Now?

Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball program have been a premier school in College Basketball, with a streak of 25 straight NCAA tournament appearances. Stellar teams generate stellar players, and over the years, MSU has had no shortage of stand-out players who have gone on to have successful careers in professional basketball. Here are 12 Spartans in the last 12 years and where they are now.

Gallery Credit: Tommy McNeill

Source: Every Former Michigan State Player Currently Playing In The NFL

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