A sign of strong athletic programs at the college level is often how many players make it to the next level. At Mississippi State, for example, the last five years have seen first round picks in the NFL, NBA, MLB and WNBA Drafts. Bulldogs have made their way to the Olympics and the PGA. The Last two summers have seen the debuts of former MSU athletes in the professional softball and women’s soccer associations.
This summer, MSU will have a first when former track star Jasmine Cochran competes on American Ninja Warrior.
Airing tonight on NBC at 7 p.