Bulldogs in NFL: How former Mississippi State players fared in Week 15

Thirteen former Mississippi State players were in action this weekend, but one still remains in limbo.

Cornerback Darius Slay remains on the Bills' reserve/did not report list and no further updates or progress about his situation has been made. In a press conference last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott refused to answer any questions about Slay.

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— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) December 10, 2025

In other news, Titans' defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons continued his great season, this time by showing off his receiving ability.

Simmons caught a touchdown pass from Cam Ward against the 49ers and had to work to get open.

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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 15, 2025

Bulldogs in NFL: Week 15 Results

Denico Autry, DE, Houston Texans

Last Week: Had one tackle, a tackle for a loss and one sack in a 40-20 win against the Cardinals.
Season: 6 tackles, 2 tackle for loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 quarterback hurry, 1 PD, 1 blocked field goal.

Logan Cooke, P, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last Week: Cooke had two punts for 104 yards (52 ypp) with a long of 57 yards in a 48-20 win against the Jets.
Season: 49 punts, 2,301 yards, 47 avg., long 63, 16 IN20

Charles Cross, OT, Seattle Seahawks

Last Week: Cross started at left tackle and played 59 offensive snaps and 6 special teams snaps in an 18-16 win against the Colts.
Season: 14 GS

Jaden Crumedy, DT, Carolina Panthers

Last Week: Currently on Panthers’ practice squad.
Season: 2 tackles, 3 GP

Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Los Angeles Rams

Last Week: Forbes had six tackles and a pass deflection in a 41-34 win against the Lions.
Season: 39 tackles (27 solo), 1 FF, 15 PD, 3 INT

Willie Gay Jr., LB, Miami Dolphins

Last Week: Had one tackle in a 28-15 loss to the Steelers.
Season: 12 GP, 11 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PD

J.T. Gray, S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last Week: Added to the active roster last week and recorded one tackle in a 29-28 loss to the Falcons.
Season: 2 GP, 1 tackle

Chris Jones, DE, Kansas City Chiefs

Last Week: Had two quarterback hits in a 16-13 loss to the Chargers.
Season: 17 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 PD

Dak Prescott, QB, Dallas Cowboys

Last Week: Prescott started and completed 23 of 38 passes for 294 yards and no interceptions in a 34-26 loss to the Vikings.
Season: 357 of 522, 3,931 yards, 26 TD, 10 INT; 45 runs, 140 yards, 2 TD

Decamerion Richardson, CB, Las Vegas Raiders

Last Week: Richardson had one tackle in a 31-0 loss to the Eagles.
Season: 8 tackles

Jeffery Simmons, DT, Tennessee Titans

Last Week: Simmons had seven tackles, two tackles for a loss, one sack and a one-yard touchdown reception.
Season: 55 tackles, 14 TFL, 9 sacks, 8 QBH, 1 FF, 1 PD; 1 reception, 1 yard, 1 TD

Darius Slay, CB, Buffalo Bills

Last Week: On reserve/did not report list.
Season: 23 solo tackles, 1 PD

Preston Smith, LB, Washington Commanders

Last Week: Had two tackles, one tackle for a loss and one pass defended in a 29-21 win against the Giants.
Season: 9 GP, 16 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 PD

Montez Sweat, DE, Chicago Bears

Last Week: Sweat had one tackle in a 31-3 win against the Browns.
Season: 39 tackles, 12 TFLs, 8.5 sacks, 5 PD

Tyrus Wheat, DE, Detroit Lions

Last Week: Wheat had one tackle in a 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Season: 14 tackles, 1 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 PD