#STATEtoSundays: Week 6 Preview
October 15, 2026 | Football
No matter which NFL game you tune into, there's a good chance you'll find a former Mississippi State standout on the field or roaming the sideline somewhere.
The Bulldogs currently have 24 alumni (19 players) on NFL rosters, coaching staffs and more. Among those players who have made the move #FromStateToSundays are Pro Bowlers Chris Jones (7x), Dak Prescott (4x), Jeffery Simmons (4x), Elgton Jenkins (2x), Logan Cooke and Montez Sweat.
MSU also has four first round draft picks in the league in Simmons, Sweat, Charles Cross and Emmanuel Forbes Jr. as well as Super Bowl Champions in Cross, Jones and Willie Gay Jr. Prescott is also the 2016 NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year and 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Running back Devon Booth (Colts) and linebacker Nathaniel Watson (Browns) are members of the practice squad for their respective teams. Watson is currently on the injured list (knee) and Sweat (Bears) is beginning a two-game suspension.
Several other State alums are making an impact on the sidelines and beyond around the NFL. Stephen Adegoke is the safeties coach for the Houston Texans and Fred Walker is an offensive assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl cham K.J. Wright serves as the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers while fellow linebacker DeAndre Ward Sr. works as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dr. Allen Sills also holds the distinction of being the NFL's chief medical officer.
Seattle Seahawks (3-2) at Denver Broncos (3-2) | 7:15 p.m. Prime Video
OT Charles Cross (SEA)
Houston Texans (1-4) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-1) in London | 8:30 a.m. NFL Network
P Logan Cooke (JAX)
DT Jaden Crumedy (HOU)
RB Woody Marks (HOU)
Baltimore Ravens (4-1) at Cleveland Browns (3-2) | 12 p.m. FOX
C/G Elgton Jenkins (CLE)
Tennessee Titans (0-5) at Indianapolis Colts (2-3) | 12 p.m. FOX
DT Jeffery Simmons (TEN)
New Orleans Saints (1-4) at New York Giants (3-1-1) | 12 p.m. FOX
CB Martin Emerson (NO)
CB Decamerion Richardson (NO)
Carolina Panthers (2-2) at Philadelphia Eagles (2-3) | 12 p.m. CBS
OT Albert Reese IV (CAR)
Arizona Cardinals (1-4) at Los Angeles Rams (2-3) | 3:05 p.m. FOX
CB Emmanuel Forbes (LAR)
Los Angeles Chargers (0-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) | 3:25 p.m. CBS
DT Chris Jones (KC)
WR Brenen Thompson (LAC)
Dallas Cowboys (2-3) at Green Bay Packers (3-2) | 7:20 p.m. NBC, Peacock
QB Dak Prescott (DAL)
LB Tyrus Wheat (DAL)
