When talking about the colleges (farm systems) that produce quality NFL talent, Mississippi State often curiously gets left out of the conversation. The 2017 season in particular saw two Bulldogs playing at an elite, All-Pro level – Fletcher Cox was arguably the best defensive tackle in the league, and Darius Slay led all cornerbacks in nearly every meaningful stat. To a lesser degree, quarterback Dak Prescott and linebacker Preston Smith continued to show that they have star potential, if not now then in the near future.
The Buccaneers unfortunately have not been able to squeeze much juice from Mississippi State players recently.