On April 28, 2016, offensive lineman Jack Conklin walked on a stage in front of thousands of fans and donned a Tennessee Titans hat as the former Spartan was selected eighth overall in the 2016 NFL draft.
.@Jack_Conklin74...from MSU All-American to All-Pro in just one season. Congrats Jack! pic.twitter.com/9FDmPTUI3n
— Spartan Football (@MSU_Football) January 6, 2017
On Friday, the Titans rookie from Plainwell, Mich. made the Associated Press 2016 NFL All-Pro Team after a solid rookie campaign.
As a Spartan, Conklin — initially a walk-on — was a three-year starter at left tackle, starting in 38 of his 39 career games.