NFL players from Michigan State
122 NFL players on file played college football at Michigan State. 23 are on NFL rosters now, among them Kirk Cousins, Joe Bachie, and Cody White. Morten Andersen has played the most NFL seasons of them, 25. 6 were first-round picks, most recently Darqueze Dennard in 2014. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (23)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk CousinsLV | QB | 2012–2026 | 15 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 102 |
| Joe BachieDET | LB | 2020–2025 | 6 | — |
| Cody WhiteLV | WR | 2021–2026 | 5 | — |
| Connor HeywardLV | FB | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 6, Pk 208 |
| Jalen NailorLV | WR | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 6, Pk 191 |
| Kenneth Walker IIIKC | RB | 2022–2026 | 5 | 2022, Rd 2, Pk 41 |
| Naquan JonesSF | DT | 2021–2025 | 5 | — |
| Ben VanSumerenKC | FB | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
| Jayden ReedGB | WR | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 2, Pk 50 |
| Bryce BaringerNE | P | 2023–2025 | 3 | 2023, Rd 6, Pk 192 |
| Ameer SpeedDAL | CB | 2023–2025 | 2 | 2023, Rd 6, Pk 214 |
| Jordan TurnerDEN | LB | 2025–2026 | 2 | — |
| Kendell BrooksTEN | S | 2024–2025 | 2 | — |
| Jacoby WindmonPIT | LB | 2024 | 1 | — |
| Montorie Foster Jr.SEA | WR | 2026 | 1 | — |
| Nathan CarterKC | RB | 2025 | 1 | — |
| Ryan EckleyBAL | P | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 6, Pk 211 |
| AJ ArcuriBAL | OT | No games yet | — | 2022, Rd 7, Pk 261 |
| Jack VellingATL | TE | No games yet | — | — |
| Luke NewmanCHI | OT | No games yet | — | 2025, Rd 6, Pk 195 |
| Matt GulbinWSH | C | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 6, Pk 209 |
| Nick SamacMIN | C | No games yet | — | 2024, Rd 7, Pk 228 |
| Wayne Matthews IIICHI | LB | No games yet | — | — |
Former NFL players (99)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morten Andersen | PK | 1982–2007 | 25 | — |
| Brian Hoyer | QB | 2009–2023 | 15 | — |
| Derrick Mason | WR | 1997–2011 | 15 | 1997, Rd 4, Pk 98 |
| Domata Peko Sr. | DT | 2006–2020 | 15 | 2006, Rd 4, Pk 123 |
| Muhsin Muhammad | WR | 1996–2009 | 14 | 1996, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| Andre Rison | WR | 1989–2000 | 12 | — |
| Carl Banks | LB | 1984–1995 | 12 | — |
| William Gholston | DE | 2013–2024 | 12 | 2013, Rd 4, Pk 126 |
| Julian Peterson | LB | 2000–2010 | 11 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 16 |
| Lonnie Young | DB | 1985–1996 | 11 | — |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 2000–2012 | 11 | 2000, Rd 1, Pk 8 |
| Robaire Smith | DE | 2000–2010 | 11 | 2000, Rd 6, Pk 197 |
| Mark Ingram | WR | 1987–1996 | 10 | — |
| Renaldo Hill | S | 2001–2010 | 10 | 2001, Rd 7, Pk 202 |
| Brandon Fields | P | 2007–2015 | 9 | 2007, Rd 7, Pk 225 |
| Chris Baker | TE | 2002–2010 | 9 | 2002, Rd 3, Pk 88 |
| Courtney Hawkins | WR | 1992–2000 | 9 | — |
| Greg Montgomery | P | 1988–1997 | 9 | 1988, Rd 3, Pk 17 |
| Ike Reese | LB | 1998–2006 | 9 | — |
| Kellen Davis | TE | 2008–2016 | 9 | 2008, Rd 5, Pk 158 |
| Rob Fredrickson | LB | 1994–2002 | 9 | — |
| Tony Banks | QB | 1996–2005 | 9 | — |
| Bill Johnson | DT | 1992–1999 | 8 | — |
| Butch Rolle | TE | 1986–1993 | 8 | — |
| Darqueze Dennard | CB | 2014–2021 | 8 | 2014, Rd 1, Pk 24 |
| Dixon Edwards | LB | 1991–1998 | 8 | — |
| Flozell Adams | OT | 1999–2010 | 8 | 1998, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Garrett Celek | TE | 2012–2019 | 8 | — |
| Kevin Vickerson | DT | 2007–2014 | 8 | 2005, Rd 7, Pk 216 |
| Le'Veon Bell | RB | 2013–2021 | 8 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 48 |
| Lorenzo White | RB | 1988–1995 | 8 | 1988, Rd 1, Pk 22 |
| Drew Stanton | QB | 2008–2017 | 7 | 2007, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| Eric Smith | S | 2006–2012 | 7 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 97 |
| Mitch Lyons | TE | 1993–1999 | 7 | — |
| Myron Bell | DB | 1994–2001 | 7 | — |
| T.J. Duckett | RB | 2002–2008 | 7 | 2002, Rd 1, Pk 18 |
| Bennie Fowler | WR | 2015–2020 | 6 | — |
| Brandon McKinney | DT | 2006–2011 | 6 | — |
| Dave Rayner | PK | 2005–2011 | 6 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 202 |
| Dion Sims | TE | 2013–2018 | 6 | 2013, Rd 4, Pk 106 |
| Harlon T Barnett | DB | 1990–1996 | 6 | — |
| Jim Miller | QB | 1995–2002 | 6 | — |
| Jim Morrissey | LB | 1988–1993 | 6 | — |
| Lemar Marshall | LB | 2002–2007 | 6 | — |
| Paul Edinger | PK | 2000–2005 | 6 | — |
| Ty Hallock | LB | 1993–1999 | 6 | — |
| Carlos Jenkins | LB | 1992–1996 | 5 | — |
| Duane Young | TE | 1991–1995 | 5 | — |
| Jerel Worthy | DT | 2012–2018 | 5 | 2012, Rd 2, Pk 51 |
| Keshawn Martin | WR | 2012–2016 | 5 | 2012, Rd 4, Pk 121 |
| Aric Morris | DB | 2000–2003 | 4 | — |
| Bobby Wilson | DT | 1991–1994 | 4 | — |
| Clifton Ryan | DT | 2007–2010 | 4 | 2007, Rd 5, Pk 154 |
| David Herron | LB | 2007–2010 | 4 | — |
| Devin Thomas | WR | 2008–2011 | 4 | 2008, Rd 2, Pk 34 |
| Javon Ringer | RB | 2009–2012 | 4 | 2009, Rd 5, Pk 173 |
| Josh Shaw | DT | 2002–2008 | 4 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 172 |
| Matt Vanderbeek | LB | 1992–1995 | 4 | — |
| Scott Greene | RB | 1996–1999 | 4 | — |
| Jeremy Langford | RB | 2015–2018 | 3 | 2015, Rd 4, Pk 106 |
| Max Bullough | LB | 2014–2016 | 3 | — |
| Ogemdi Nwagbuo | DT | 2009–2011 | 3 | — |
| Robert Newkirk | DT | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| Tony Lippett | CB | 2015–2018 | 3 | 2015, Rd 5, Pk 156 |
| Trenton Robinson | S | 2013–2015 | 3 | 2012, Rd 6, Pk 180 |
| Blair White | WR | 2010–2011 | 2 | — |
| Charles Rogers | WR | 2003–2005 | 2 | 2003, Rd 1, Pk 2 |
| Dimitrius Underwood | DE | 2000–2001 | 2 | — |
| Edwin Baker | RB | 2013–2014 | 2 | 2012, Rd 7, Pk 250 |
| Greg Jones | LB | 2011–2012 | 2 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 185 |
| Greg Randall | OT | 2002–2003 | 2 | — |
| Kyle Cook | C | 2009–2010 | 2 | — |
| Matthias Askew | DT | 2004–2005 | 2 | 2004, Rd 4, Pk 114 |
| Mike Labinjo | LB | 2004–2005 | 2 | — |
| Percy Lee Snow | LB | 1990–1993 | 2 | — |
| Ray Hill | DB | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Sedrick Irvin | RB | 1999–2000 | 2 | — |
| Alan Haller | CB | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Brian DeMarco | OG | 1996 | 1 | — |
| Chris Rucker | CB | 2011 | 1 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 188 |
| Chuck Bullough | LB | 1994 | 1 | — |
| Connor Cook | QB | 2016 | 1 | 2016, Rd 4, Pk 100 |
| Courtney Ledyard | LB | 2000 | 1 | — |
| Craig Jarrett | P | 2002 | 1 | 2002, Rd 6, Pk 22 |
| DeAndra Cobb | RB | 2005 | 1 | 2005, Rd 6, Pk 27 |
| Ervin Baldwin | DE | 2009 | 1 | 2008, Rd 7, Pk 208 |
| Gari Scott | WR | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Herb Haygood | WR | 2002 | 1 | 2002, Rd 5, Pk 9 |
| Jabbar Threats | DE | 1998 | 1 | — |
| Jace Sayler | DE | 2001 | 1 | — |
| Jehuu Caulcrick | FB | 2010 | 1 | — |
| Jeremy Ware | DB | 2010 | 1 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 215 |
| Josh Thornhill | LB | 2002 | 1 | — |
| Richard Newsome | DB | 2001 | 1 | — |
| T.J. Turner | LB | 2001 | 1 | 2001, Rd 7, Pk 39 |
| Tony Mandarich | OG | 1989 | 1 | — |
| Travis Reece | RB | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Tupe Peko | OG | 2004 | 1 | — |
| Will Whitticker | OG | 2005 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.