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Kenny Willekes' NFL draft diary: Grand Rapids is the place to focus on the future

Michigan State seniors Brian Lewerke, Kenny Willekes and Mike Panasiuk discuss Pinstripe Bowl win over Wake Forest at Yankee Stadium, Dec. 27, 2019. Detroit Free Press

This is the first installment of an occasional series of draft diaries from Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes. Willekes had 49 tackles for loss and 23.5 sacks — including 10 in the 2019 season — over four seasons at Michigan State. He'll chronicle his experiences leading up to April's draft for the Free Press.

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