Mississippi State Bulldogs in the NFL, NBA and MLB

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs opened the 2023 National Football League season with 22 former players on various rosters. 

As it winds down, the number has stayed roughly the same, however the names have changed through roster moves, promotions and releases. Topping the impressive list the likes of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, Eagles cornerback Darius Slay, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith. Additionally: 

• Pro Bowl selections: Cox (six), Slay (five), Chris Jones (four), Elgton Jenkins (two), Prescott (two), Jeffery Simmons (two) and J.T. Gray (one).

• First-round draft picks: Cox, Simmons, Montez Sweat, Johnathan Abram, Charles Cross.

• Super Bowl champions: Jones (two), Cox and Willie Gay Jr. 

It should be noted that  Prescott was named the 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

As for coaches, former Mississippi State quarterback Joe Judge serves as the assistant head coach of the New England Patriots, former safety Stephen Adegoke is the safeties coach for the Houston Texans and former linebacker DeAndre Ward is the assistant strength and conditioning coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Major League Baseball

Players under contract

1. Justin Foscue, 2B, Texas Rangers
2. J.P. France, P, Houston Astros
3. Adam Frazier, 2B, Kansas City Royals
4. Kendall Graveman, RP, Houston Astros
5. Dakota Hudson, RP, Colorado Rockies
6. Nate Lowe, 1B, Texas Rangers
7. Hunter Renfroe, OF, Kansas City Royals
8. Brent Rooker, LF, Oakland Athletics
9. Ethan Small, SP, Milwaukee Brewers
10. Chris Stratton, RP, Texas Rangers
11. Jordan Westburg, SS, Baltimore Orioles
12. Colby White, P, Tampa Bay Rays 

National Basketball Association

None 

National Football League 

Active players on NFL rosters

1. Jonathan Abram, New Orleans Saints, Safety
2. Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans, Defensive End
3. Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars, Punter
4. Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia Eagles, Defensive Tackle
5. Charles Cross, Seattle Seahawks, Offensive Tackle
6. Cameron Dantlzer Sr., New Orleans Saints, Cornerback  
7. Martin Emerson Jr., Cleveland Browns, Cornerback
8. Emmanuel Forbes, Washington Commanders, Cornerback
9. Willie Gay, Kansas City Chiefs, Linebacker
10. J.T. Gray, New Orleans Saints, Safety
11. Gabe Jackson, Carolina Panthers, Guard
12. Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers, Guard
13. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Defensive Tackle
14. Tyre Phillips, New York Giants, Offensive Tackle
15. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys, Quarterback
16. Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans, Defensive Tackle
17. Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles, Cornerback
18. Preston Smith, Green Bay Packers, Linebacker
19. Marquiss Spencer, New York Jets, Defensive Tackle
20. Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears, Defensive End
21. Tyrus Wheat, Dallas Cowboys, Defensive End
22. Darryl Williams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Center
23. Cameron Young, Seattle Seahawks, Defensive Tackle

• Former Mississippi State players Chris Stratton (right) and Nathaniel Lowe (right) were both won the 2023 World Series on the Texas Rangers. 

• In mid-December, Hunter Renfroe joined the Kansas City Royals, signing a deal worth $13 million over two years. He's slated to make $5.5 million in 2024 and $7.5 million in 2025. There's reportedly an opt-out clause for Renfroe after the first year, and he also has $500K available in performance bonuses each season. Last season, the 31-year-old outfielder hit .233 with 20 home runs and 60 RBI with the Reds and Angles. 

This tracker will be regularly updated, most recently on Feb. 14, 2024.

Coming and Going: Mississippi State 2024 Offseason Roster Tracker