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Three Spartans drafted by NFL teams

Monday, May 1st, 2006

The lifelong dreams of three Michigan State players came true over the weekend. Eric Smith was selected in the third round by the New York Jets, Domata Peko was taken by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round, and Chris Morris was taken in the 7th round by the Oakland Raiders. Now […]

Spartans hope to be drafted on Day 2

Friday, April 28th, 2006

While no Michigan State players are expected to be drafted in the first three rounds of the NFL draft, a few are hoping to be drafted in the later rounds on Sunday. Domata Peko, Eric Smith, and Stefon Wheeler are mentioned as the most likely MSU seniors to be drafted. Brandon […]

Three Spartans hope to impress NFL

Saturday, February 25th, 2006

The football futures of Eric Smith, Domata Peko, and Stefon Wheeler will probably come down to how well they can impress NFL scouts at this weekend’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Jon Malavolti of the Lansing State Journal reports that Smith is the Spartan that is likely to be taken highest in this […]

A defensive leader: Senior Eric Smith

Monday, October 3rd, 2005

After this year, senior safety Eric Smith can reflect on the many obstacles he overcame to become a team leader. He has fought through many injuries to become a playmaker and reliable defender. Danielle Ruman of MSU Sports Information writes that Smith’s battle with adversity is what made him a player that Spartan […]