Ten-year NFL Draft snapshot: Michigan State Spartans

The last two NFL drafts have been fruitful for Michigan State, which has had nine players selected.

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And the last two years, the Spartans have produced first-round picks. Cornerback Trae Waynes went 11th overall to the Vikings in 2015 and offensive tackle Jack Conklin was the eighth overall selection last year. And that streak of first-rounders could continue this year, as defensive tackle Malik McDowell projects as a first-round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.

But after McDowell is picked, it may be a while before another Spartan is chosen. LB Riley Bullough, SS Montae Nicholson and FB Prescott Line could be seventh-round selections. Players like WR R.J. Shelton, FS Demetrious Cox, TE Josiah Price, CB Darian Hicks, LB Ed Davis, QB Tyler O?Connor and OT Kodi Kieler figure to land as undrafted free-agents.

Mark Dantonio?s program has developed a reputation for producing wideouts, defensive linemen and defensive backs. And MSU also has had three quarterbacks picked in the last 10 drafts. Here is a look at Michigan State over the last 10 NFL drafts.

MICHIGAN STATE DRAFT (2007-16)
Highest pick: OT Jack Conklin, 8th overall/Titans, 2016
Most fertile draft: 2012, six selections
Total first-round selections: 3
Total picks: 29

Position breakdown:
? Receiver: 6
? Defensive line: 5
? Defensive back: 5
? Running back: 4
? Offensive line: 2
? Quarterback: 3
? Tight end: 2
? Linebacker: 1
? Punter: 1

2007
Second round: QB Drew Stanton, Lions
Fifth round: DT Clifton Ryan, Rams
Seventh round: P Brandon Fields, Dolphins

2008
Second round: WR Devin Thomas, Redskins
Fifth round: TE Kellen Davis, Bears
Seventh round: DE Ervin Baldwin, Bears

2009
Fifth round: RB Javon Ringer, Titans

2010
Seventh round: DB Jeremy Ware, Raiders

2011
Sixth round: LB Greg Jones, Giants
Sixth round: DB Chris Rucker, Colts

2012
Second round: DE Jerel Worthy, Packers
Fourth round: QB Kirk Cousins, Redskins
Fourth round: WR Keshawn Martin, Texans
Sixth round: FS Trenton Robinson, 49ers
Sixth round: WR B.J. Cunningham, Dolphins
Seventh round: RB Edwin Baker, Chargers

2013
Second round: RB Le?Veon Bell, Steelers
Fourth round: DE William Gholston, Buccaneers
Fourth round: TE Dion Sims, Dolphins

2014
First round: CB Darqueze Dennard, Bengals

2015
First round: CB Trae Waynes, Vikings
Fourth round: RB Jeremy Langford, Bears
Fifth round: WR Tony Lippett, Dolphins
Fifth round: WR Keith Mumphery, Texans

2016
First round: OT Jack Conklin, Titans
Third round: DE Shilique Calhoun, Raiders
Fourth round: QB Connor Cook, Raiders
Sixth round: WR Aaron Burbridge, 49ers
Seventh round: G Donavon Clark, Chargers

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