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Multiple Michigan State Spartans sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

The 2022 NFL Draft is now over. Four Michigan State Spartans were selected, which was the most since 2016 when MSU had five players get picked.

It was Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III who was the first Spartan to hear his name called, getting selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round at No. 41 overall. Meanwhile, wide receiver Jalen Nailor (sixth round, No. 191 overall to the Minnesota Vikings), fullback/tight end/H-back Connor Heyward (sixth round, No.