Mark Dantonio’s last season as Michigan State head coach could be his most prolific in terms of players sent to the NFL.
Seven former Michigan State Spartans have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, which is tied for the most under Dantonio with the 2016 group. The players invited are quarterback Brian Lewerke, linebacker Joe Bachie, wide receivers Cody White and Darrell Stewart Jr., cornerback Josiah Scott, and defensive linemen Kenny Willekes and Raequan Williams.
The NFL Scouting combine is the premier job interview for NFL hopefuls and a large majority of players in attendance will get drafted. In 2016 five of the seven Spartans at the combine heard their names called during the NFL Draft. The 2012 NFL Draft saw seven Spartans taken, highlighted by Kirk Cousins and Jerel Worthy.
The Scouting Combine begins Sunday, February 23. Kenny Willekes will be raising money for the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids during his bench press test at the event.
