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Preston Smith was taken by the Washington Redskins and another MSU football player's NFL career begins. Take a look at Preston's measurables from the combine and NFL evaluations:
Preston was a first team All-SEC selection in 2014 and was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week three consecutive times. He had two interceptions including a pick-six and two fumble recoveries as well as 4.5 sacks and 35 tackles overall.
Here's what people were saying about Preston after the selection:
With the 38th overall pick (2nd round) in the 2015 #NFLDraft, the @Redskins select @PrestonSmith91 of @HailStateFB! pic.twitter.com/O8y9zxoier
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) May 1, 2015
Defensive coordinators love this guy RT @NFL_CFB: Rnd 2, Pick 38: #Redskins LB Preston Smith, @HailState pic.twitter.com/iYkqhZYAy2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 1, 2015
Preston Smith goes one pick before Bears to Washington. He was my No. 1 guy for today. What an awesome pick.
— Patrick Schmidt (@PatrickASchmidt) May 1, 2015
Scot McCloughan hasn't lost a step as a GM. Love the Preston Smith choice.
— Dan Kadar (@MockingTheDraft) May 1, 2015
CONGRATS @PrestonSmith91 Redskins are lucky to have picked such a Great Player & Person!!! Proud of you & @coachdt48 pic.twitter.com/1QKS1UYPvD
— Geoff Collins (@CoachCollins) May 1, 2015
Congrats to @PrestonSmith91 the Redskins just got a lot better.
— Dan Mullen™ (@CoachDanMullen) May 1, 2015
With Preston Smith going at No. 38, Mississippi State has a draft pick in the top 3 rounds for the fifth consecutive year.
— Brandon Walker (@BWonStateBeat) May 1, 2015
Ouch. Get to know #Redskins new LB @PrestonSmith91 | http://t.co/LlVsefVH0P pic.twitter.com/jwNE7MXSzu
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 1, 2015
New home!!! https://t.co/BG2laqhcOB
— Preston Smith (@PrestonSmith91) May 2, 2015
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