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The 2022 NFL Draft is now over. Four Michigan State Spartans were selected, which was the most since 2016 when MSU had five players get picked.
It was Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III who was the first Spartan to hear his name called, getting selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round at No. 41 overall. Meanwhile, wide receiver Jalen Nailor (sixth round, No. 191 overall to the Minnesota Vikings), fullback/tight end/H-back Connor Heyward (sixth round, No. 208 overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers) and offensive tackle AJ Arcuri (seventh round, No. 261 overall to the Los Angeles Rams) also were drafted.
Now that the draft is finished, prospects who were not selected have a chance to sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents or get invited to rookie minicamp.
The Only Colors will use this post (originally published on May 1) to track each Spartan joining an NFL team, and update when more news comes in.
So far, this is what we know:
Official ✍️@JacubPanasiuk is headed to the @Commanders! pic.twitter.com/Pg6nrASARP
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Spartan Dawg ➝ Detroit pic.twitter.com/ht8HWktszw
Opportunity awaits.@MatthewCoghlin ➡️ @ChicagoBears Minicamp pic.twitter.com/6UJtISWrHI
Ready to work.@Anthony_Russo15 ➡️ @Panthers pic.twitter.com/yr1DWdveTs
Time to shine @mjallen65 ➡️ @Giants pic.twitter.com/aMbE4g8oVs
God is so Great! Thank you to all of those that prayed and sent well wishes! As my Dad told me as a kid, “Success is when preparation meets opportunity!” Thankful for the opportunity to attend Rookie mini camp with the Carolina Panthers! Let’s get to work! @Panthers
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Congrats to @harveyn11 on the @Raiders minicamp invite! pic.twitter.com/jPeDUn58kh
Other Michigan State Spartans pursuing the NFL or professional football include interior offensive lineman Blake Bueter, defensive end Drew Beesley and punter Cody Waddell. All of whom participated in Michigan State’s pro day in March.
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