NFL players from Mississippi State
85 NFL players on file played college football at Mississippi State. 18 are on NFL rosters now, among them Chris Jones, Dak Prescott, and Logan Cooke. Darius Slay has played the most NFL seasons of them, 13. 8 were first-round picks, most recently Emmanuel Forbes Jr. in 2023. Rosters are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are.
On NFL rosters now (18)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris JonesKC | DT | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2016, Rd 2, Pk 37 |
| Dak PrescottDAL | QB | 2016–2026 | 11 | 2016, Rd 4, Pk 135 |
| Logan CookeJAX | P | 2018–2026 | 9 | 2018, Rd 7, Pk 247 |
| Jeffery SimmonsTEN | DT | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2019, Rd 1, Pk 19 |
| Montez SweatCHI | DE | 2019–2026 | 8 | 2019, Rd 1, Pk 26 |
| Willie Gay Jr.MIA | LB | 2020–2026 | 7 | 2020, Rd 2, Pk 63 |
| Elgton JenkinsCLE | C | 2020–2026 | 5 | 2019, Rd 2, Pk 44 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr.LAR | CB | 2023–2026 | 4 | 2023, Rd 1, Pk 16 |
| Martin Emerson Jr.NO | CB | 2022–2026 | 4 | 2022, Rd 3, Pk 68 |
| Tyrus WheatDAL | LB | 2023–2026 | 4 | — |
| Decamerion RichardsonNO | CB | 2024–2026 | 3 | 2024, Rd 4, Pk 112 |
| Nathaniel WatsonCLE | LB | 2024–2026 | 2 | 2024, Rd 6, Pk 206 |
| Brenen ThompsonLAC | WR | 2026 | 1 | 2026, Rd 4, Pk 105 |
| Albert Reese IVCAR | OT | No games yet | — | — |
| Charles CrossSEA | OT | No games yet | — | 2022, Rd 1, Pk 9 |
| Davon BoothIND | RB | No games yet | — | — |
| Jaden CrumedyHOU | DT | No games yet | — | 2024, Rd 6, Pk 200 |
| Seydou TraoreMIA | TE | No games yet | — | 2026, Rd 5, Pk 180 |
Former NFL players (67)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Draft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Slay | CB | 2013–2025 | 13 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 36 |
| Walt Harris | CB | 1996–2008 | 13 | 1996, Rd 1, Pk 13 |
| Denico Autry | DE | 2014–2025 | 12 | — |
| Eric Moulds | WR | 1996–2007 | 12 | — |
| Fletcher Cox | DT | 2012–2023 | 12 | 2012, Rd 1, Pk 12 |
| Reggie Kelly | TE | 1999–2011 | 12 | 1999, Rd 2, Pk 42 |
| Fred McCrary | RB | 1995–2007 | 11 | — |
| K.J. Wright | LB | 2011–2021 | 11 | 2011, Rd 4, Pk 99 |
| Pernell McPhee | LB | 2011–2021 | 11 | 2011, Rd 5, Pk 165 |
| Preston Smith | LB | 2015–2025 | 11 | 2015, Rd 2, Pk 38 |
| Tommy Kelly | DE | 2004–2014 | 11 | — |
| Mario Haggan | LB | 2003–2012 | 10 | 2003, Rd 7, Pk 228 |
| Donald Lee | TE | 2003–2011 | 9 | 2003, Rd 5, Pk 156 |
| Fred Smoot | CB | 2001–2009 | 9 | 2001, Rd 2, Pk 45 |
| Kyle Love | DT | 2010–2019 | 9 | — |
| Alvin McKinley | DT | 2000–2007 | 8 | 2000, Rd 4, Pk 120 |
| Ellis Wyms | DT | 2001–2008 | 8 | 2001, Rd 6, Pk 183 |
| Greg Favors | LB | 1998–2005 | 8 | — |
| Kevin Henry | DE | 1993–2000 | 8 | — |
| Benardrick McKinney | LB | 2015–2021 | 7 | 2015, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| David Stewart | OT | 2006–2013 | 7 | 2005, Rd 4, Pk 113 |
| Eric Brown | SS | 1998–2004 | 7 | — |
| James E. Williams | LB | 1991–1999 | 7 | — |
| Justin Griffith | FB | 2003–2009 | 7 | 2003, Rd 4, Pk 121 |
| Ronald Fields | DT | 2005–2011 | 7 | 2005, Rd 5, Pk 137 |
| Antonio Johnson | DL | 2008–2013 | 6 | 2007, Rd 5, Pk 152 |
| Boobie Dixon | RB | 2010–2015 | 6 | 2010, Rd 6, Pk 173 |
| Corey Sears | DE | 1998–2004 | 6 | — |
| Jerious Norwood | RB | 2006–2011 | 6 | 2006, Rd 3, Pk 79 |
| Johnathan Abram | S | 2019–2024 | 6 | 2019, Rd 1, Pk 27 |
| Robert Young | DE | 1991–1996 | 6 | — |
| Floyd Womack | OG | 2003–2008 | 5 | 2001, Rd 4, Pk 128 |
| Gabe Jackson | G | 2014–2020 | 5 | 2014, Rd 3, Pk 81 |
| Johnnie Harris | SS | 1999–2003 | 5 | — |
| Johnthan Banks | CB | 2013–2017 | 5 | 2013, Rd 2, Pk 43 |
| Kevin Dockery | CB | 2006–2010 | 5 | — |
| Chris White | LB | 2011–2014 | 4 | 2011, Rd 6, Pk 169 |
| Dennis McKinley | RB | 1999–2002 | 4 | — |
| Jamar Chaney | LB | 2010–2014 | 4 | 2010, Rd 7, Pk 220 |
| Kirby Jackson | DB | 1987–1991 | 4 | — |
| Olanda Truitt | WR | 1993–1997 | 4 | — |
| Deontae Skinner | LB | 2014–2017 | 3 | — |
| Jesse Anderson | TE | 1990–1993 | 3 | — |
| J.J. Johnson | RB | 1999–2001 | 3 | — |
| John Hilliard | DE | 2000–2002 | 3 | — |
| Josh Boyd | DT | 2013–2015 | 3 | 2013, Rd 5, Pk 167 |
| Justin Jenkins | WR | 2007–2009 | 3 | — |
| Marc Woodard | LB | 1994–1996 | 3 | — |
| Quinton Culberson | LB | 2007–2009 | 3 | — |
| Randy Thomas | OG | 2002–2005 | 3 | 1999, Rd 2, Pk 57 |
| Robert Bean | DB | 2000–2002 | 3 | — |
| Titus Brown | LB | 2008–2011 | 3 | — |
| Cameron Lawrence | LB | 2013–2014 | 2 | — |
| DelJuan Robinson | DT | 2008–2009 | 2 | — |
| Vick Ballard | RB | 2012–2013 | 2 | 2012, Rd 5, Pk 170 |
| Wesley Leasy | LB | 1995–1996 | 2 | — |
| Willie Blade | DT | 2003–2004 | 2 | 2001, Rd 3, Pk 31 |
| Brent Smith | OT | 2003 | 1 | — |
| Charles Mitchell | DB | 2012 | 1 | 2012, Rd 6, Pk 192 |
| Derek Sherrod | OL | 2011 | 1 | 2011, Rd 1, Pk 32 |
| Dorsett Davis | DT | 2003 | 1 | 2002, Rd 3, Pk 31 |
| Kendell Watkins | TE | 1995 | 1 | — |
| Keombani M. Coleman | LB | 1993 | 1 | — |
| Kevin Bouie | RB | 1997 | 1 | — |
| Lance Long | WR | 2009 | 1 | — |
| Robert Hicks | OT | 1999 | 1 | — |
| Tommy Parks | P | 2001 | 1 | — |
College as ESPN lists it for each player; the draft line is ESPN’s too. Most seasons first.