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Defesive tackle Antonio Johnson was selected in the 5th round (152nd overall) by the Tennessee Titans in the 2007 NFL Draft. Johnson played 22 games with five starts in two years at Mississippi State after transferring from Delta State. He recorded 36 tackles, two and a half sacks, two fumbles and a blocked kick during [...]

Former MSU running back and Atlanta Falcons signee Jerious Norwood will begin his NFL career with an Atlanta Falcons Mini Camp, scheduled for May 13.
Norwood is currently listed at third string in the running back slot behind Warrick Dunn and T.J. Duckett, but will have plenty of chances to improve his postition.
Former MSU full back [...]

MSU DE Willie Evans was was signed by the New York Giants out of free agency, as well as USM players Trevis and Kevis Cooley of Southern Miss.
Via Sun-Herald
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MSU Senior Chris McNeil (OC) has “agreed to terms” with Miami in a free agency deal, along with 4 other college players: Tennessee RB Gerald Riggs Jr., Colorado State QB Justin Holland, and Florida State DB Sam McGrew.
Via Sun-Sentinel
Looking Back
The Commercial Appeal wrote a great profile article on McNeil before the start of the [...]

Mississippi State running back Jerious Norwood was taken in Round 3 of the NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, joining former Dawgs Justin Griffith and Fred McCrary. Apparently some scouts were worried about Norwood’s small size and lack of lower body strength, dropping him to a projected 4th round pic.
No information on the details of [...]