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NFL Draft Profile: Michigan State WR B.J. Cunningham

Cunningham could be a late gem in the NFL Draft

When thinking about the great wide receivers that have walked through the Michigan State campus, a few might come to mind.

Charles Rogers, Derrick Mason, Plaxico Burress, Devin Thomas, Courtney Hawkins, Matt Trannon, Kirk Gibson, Mushin Muhammad, Gene Washington and Andre Rison were all great receivers during their time at MSU, but none of them can say they have the school record for receiving yards, or catches.

Those records belong to B.J. Cunningham.

The Westerville, Ohio native was ranked a three-star recruit for both Scout.com and Rivals.com. coming into college. For ESPN, Cunningham scored just a mere 70 on a scale of 90 for how much potential he had.

Once on the campus of MSU, Cunningham contributed right away on the field.

As a freshman, Cunningham caught 41 balls for 528 yards. Each year his numbers increased and as a senior Cunningham caught 79 balls, for 1,306 yards and 12 touchdowns.

His career totals are impressive.

In 51 games played he recorded 218 receptions, 3,086 yards and 25 touchdowns. The yards and catches are school records, while the 25 touchdowns is only two behind Charles Roger’s record of 27.

Cunningham has been the most consistent, sure handed receiver for the Spartans over the last three years.

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Former MSU Receiver Derrick Mason Retires After 15 Seasons In The NFL

Former MSU receiver Derrick Mason says goodbye after 15 NFL seasons.

Derrick Mason had announced retirement from the NFL on Monday.

The former Michigan State Spartan leaves behind a storied career where he played 8 seasons for the Tennessee Titans, and 6 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. This year Mason played for both the New York Jets, and Houston Texans.

Mason was drafted in 1997, in the 4th round as the 98th overall by the Houston Oilers, who later became the Tennessee Titans.

In 8 seasons with the Titans, Mason had 4 seasons of over a 1,000 yards receiving,caught 37 touchdowns, while catching well over 60 balls in five different seasons.

The Detroit native then moved onto Baltimore where he became the franchise’s all time leading receiver.

In 6 seasons with the Ravens , Mason caught over 60 passes in every season, went over a 1,000 yards receiving 4 times, and caught 29 touchdowns. He was a two time pro-bowl selection and on two all-pro teams during his career.

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