2017 NFL Draft

by Guest Sun 1 May 2016 - 13:40

Michigan State's Malik McDowell has towering presence in 2017 NFL mock drafts

EAST LANSING — Michigan State's football players will need razor sharp focus to contend for another Big Ten title in 2016, the nucleus of the program's golden run having moved on.

But the past few days, with the NFL draft ongoing, some Spartans likely allowed themselves to look forward to next year's draft and wonder where their value might fall.

Junior Malik McDowell figures to have the highest draft stock on the team and quite possibly the Big Ten. The Southfield High School product is a good bet to extend the Spartans' string of years with a first-round NFL draft pick to four.

The 6-foot-6, 280-pound McDowell has a similar package of size, quickness, athleticism and power that made Spartans' legend Bubba Smith a No. 1 draft pick in the 1967 NFL draft en route to a hall of fame career.

Sporting News has McDowell just outside of its 2017 NFL draft top five.

by **SpartanInNH** Sun 1 May 2016 - 13:41

Kill, Malik, kill. 2017 NFL Draft 1833121890

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Sun 1 May 2016 - 13:48

Johnny adams, cook, Calhoun, gholston were all first rounders this time of year as well.

by **SpartanInNH** Sun 1 May 2016 - 13:55

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Johnny adams, cook, Calhoun, gholston were all first rounders this time of year as well.

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by **Travis of the Cosmos** Sun 1 May 2016 - 13:58

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Johnny adams, cook, Calhoun, gholston were all first rounders this time of year as well.

That's funny because you were an ugly slut this time of year too.

by **Death Roe** Sun 1 May 2016 - 14:01

If he has a good season, he'll definitely be the #1 pick.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Sun 1 May 2016 - 14:04

Death Roe wrote:If he has a good season, he'll definitely be the #1 pick.

Back to you, Jim.

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by **Death Roe** Sun 1 May 2016 - 14:05

who dat

by **DWags** Sun 1 May 2016 - 15:35

Malik should play quarterback for one series next year so we can finally have a QB go in the first round.

by **tGreenWay** Sun 1 May 2016 - 17:03

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Johnny adams, cook, Calhoun, gholston were all first rounders this time of year as well.

by Guest Mon 2 May 2016 - 19:38

2017 mock drafts expect Detroit Lions to miss playoffs, draft stud RB

by Guest Wed 11 May 2016 - 16:53

Michigan State's Malik McDowell No. 6 on Mel Kiper Jr.'s early 'Big Board'

by Guest Fri 17 Jun 2016 - 15:45

Todd McShayVerified account ‏@McShay13
Still have a ton of prospects to study this summer but so far the best I've seen is Michigan State DT Malik McDowell.

by Guest Mon 8 Aug 2016 - 17:10

GreenandWhite.com ‏@LSJGreenWhite 1h1 hour ago
Malik McDowell: I won't leave Michigan State unless I'm a Top 3 pick

Malik McDowell: I won't leave Michigan State unless I'm a Top 3 pick

by **SpartanInNH** Mon 8 Aug 2016 - 19:57

LooseGoose wrote:GreenandWhite.com ‏@LSJGreenWhite 1h1 hour ago
Malik McDowell: I won't leave Michigan State unless I'm a Top 3 pick

Malik McDowell: I won't leave Michigan State unless I'm a Top 3 pick

"Top 10 ain't good enough for me," McDowell said at today's Michigan State media day. "I ain't leaving if I'm (only) Top 10. If I'm not top three, I don't leave. Really. I'm just trying to live day by day. It's one through three, that's the only way I'm going. I'm happy, I like it here, I ain't really in a rush to leave.

"The teammates I have the on-field stuff we do, the off-field stuff we do. Just good people around me. I can't complain."

by Guest Sat 27 Aug 2016 - 15:25

Michigan State Preseason NFL Draft Big Board - An in depth look at Michigan State football’s top NFL Draft prospects

by Guest Wed 14 Sep 2016 - 12:06

McDowell, Peppers charging up Kiper’s Big Board

Michigan State defensive tackle Malik McDowell is up to No. 3 from No. 6 and Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers has moved into the top 10 on the new NFL draft Big Board published Wednesday by ESPN’s Mel Kiper.

Peppers, who will have two years of college eligibility remaining after this season but will be eligible for the draft, is No. 6 on the Big Board. McDowell, who will have one year of eligibility remaining, could end up being the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Kiper says.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Wed 14 Sep 2016 - 12:15

#1 pick in the draft would be so fucking huge for crootin I would imagine

by **InTenSity** Wed 14 Sep 2016 - 12:16

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:#1 pick in the draft would be so fucking huge for crootin I would imagine

Helped out CMU.

by **Robert J Sakimano** Wed 14 Sep 2016 - 12:17

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:#1 pick in the draft would be so fucking huge for crootin I would imagine

I would be very excited... as would my family.

we'd probably go out to breakfast to celebrate.. maybe take family stroll on the banks of the Red Cedar.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** Wed 14 Sep 2016 - 12:29

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:#1 pick in the draft would be so fucking huge for crootin I would imagine
I would be very excited... as would my family.

we'd probably go out to breakfast to celebrate.. maybe take family stroll on the banks of the Red Cedar.

Sounds like a swill Sunday afternoon Bob. Very pleasant.

by Guest Mon 26 Dec 2016 - 21:21

Greg Gabriel: Too early to gauge the strength and depth of the 2017 NFL Draft

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** Mon 26 Dec 2016 - 21:41

Malik's fall is going to hurt us in crooting more than Darqueze, Waynes, Bell's, etc success has ever helped us. The deck is stacked fellers. It's fucking annoying.

by **Nordic** Mon 26 Dec 2016 - 21:43

We might be able to snag McCaffrey with the 32nd pick when we win the Super Bowl

by **InTenSity** Mon 26 Dec 2016 - 21:44

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Malik's fall is going to hurt us in crooting more than Darqueze, Waynes, Bell's, etc success has ever helped us. The deck is stacked fellers. It's fucking annoying.

Yup. Not only that, but Dantonio has to stop being a gentleman. I know he's trying to respect the game, but that shit doesn't fly anymore. Sucks because parents and kids fall for the shiny trinkets.

by **Floyd Robertson** Mon 26 Dec 2016 - 21:47

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Malik's fall is going to hurt us in crooting more than Darqueze, Waynes, Bell's, etc success has ever helped us. The deck is stacked fellers. It's fucking annoying.

Cook's fall to the 5th round started it and he hasn't done jack in the NFL. Can't even beat out McGloin.

by Guest Fri 20 Jan 2017 - 11:41

Spartans' Malik McDowell an 'enigma' heading into NFL draft season

by **DWags** Fri 20 Jan 2017 - 11:46

Last year is was Cook, this year it's Malik, what's next year?

by **Floyd Robertson** Fri 20 Jan 2017 - 11:50

DWags wrote:Last year is was Cook, this year it's Malik, what's next year?

LJ

by Guest Mon 20 Feb 2017 - 15:55

Former Michigan State tight end Josiah Price called one of NFL combine's biggest snubs

by **DWags** Mon 20 Feb 2017 - 16:03

LooseGoose wrote:Former Michigan State tight end Josiah Price called one of NFL combine's biggest snubs

He's every bit as good as Butt. Don't know about his strength at that level.

by **The_Dude** Mon 20 Feb 2017 - 17:58

DWags wrote:
LooseGoose wrote:Former Michigan State tight end Josiah Price called one of NFL combine's biggest snubs

He's every bit as good as Butt. Don't know about his strength at that level.

Does it ever get tiring being a full blown homer 100% of the time?

No, Price is not as good as Butt.

by Guest Fri 24 Feb 2017 - 17:49

Scouting Malik McDowell: Molding a Chess Piece

by Guest Mon 27 Feb 2017 - 13:13

Mayock on the NFL Draft:

“This is as good and as deep a class as I’ve seen in a draft in several years—with the exception of quarterback and offensive line. Running backs and tight ends, top end and depth are outstanding. Tight ends—I haven’t seen a group like this in years. Wide receivers, very good. Defensively, it’s unbelievable. The edge rushers … we haven’t seen a group like this in a long, long time. You’ll be able to get a starting edge rusher in the fourth round that last year or most drafts you’d compare to an edge rusher in the second round. Cornerbacks and safeties, it’s the best I’ve seen in 10 years at least.”

by **The_Dude** Mon 27 Feb 2017 - 13:32

Floyd Robertson wrote:
DWags wrote:Last year is was Cook, this year it's Malik, what's next year?

LJ

LJ won't be a top drafted back because he lacks speed. 4th round seems right.

by Guest Mon 27 Feb 2017 - 13:40

Good news for the Lions....

Paula Pasche‏@paulapasche 16m16 minutes ago
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Mike Mayock: I can get through 4 rounds of quality corners and I've never been able to say that before.

by **DWags** Mon 27 Feb 2017 - 13:46

Bell Ran a 4.6
L.J. runs a 4.62
Montee Ball ran a 4.66

Bell weighed 230 at the combine and did break 4.6 once. L.J. is 19 years old. Question is is L.J. a 4 down back? Bell really was/is. L.J. did show some speed on the screen against OSU can he catch as effectively? Can he block as effectively? Those are questions that L.J. has to answer for NFL scouts. Not his 40 time.

by Guest Fri 3 Mar 2017 - 10:12

Spartan Football‏Verified account @MSU_Football 33m33 minutes ago
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Good luck to @RileyBullough, @MSU_LEEK4 and @MontaeNicholson at the NFL Combine in Indy! http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030117aab.html …

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by MattyFresh Fri 3 Mar 2017 - 11:23

Few tidbits from the combine.

Mccaffrey only did 10 reps 2017 NFL Draft 502811600

, I can do more.

Malik McDowell 6-6 1/4, 295 pounds, 10 1/2 hands. 83 inch wingspan. Shocked

Peppas 5-10 7/8, 213 pounds, 9 5/8 hands, 30 3/4 arms, 74 inch wingspan. 2017 NFL Draft 1494614055

Also Fournette weighed in at 15 lbs over his playing weight at 240lbs... he said "its water weight" 2017 NFL Draft 2267303065

by Clarett's Folly Fri 3 Mar 2017 - 11:26

And just like that Fournette becomes a hard pass.

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