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Michigan State Football: Kirk Cousins “for sure” a top-100 NFL player

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in action during the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. The Redskins defeat the Bears 41-21. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Michigan State football star Kirk Cousins was raved about by current NFL stars, saying he’s “for sure” a top-100 player.

If you’re wondering what former Michigan State star Kirk Cousins has to do in order to be recognized for his talents in the NFL, you can stop wondering because he’s been ranked one of the top 100 players by his peers.

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Last week, the NFL came out with a top 100 list of the best players in the league, as voted on by, well, players themselves. Cousins came in at No. 70, surprising no one who has watched him play over the years.

A few of today’s NFL stars spoke out on Cousins and what he brings to the table and they had nothing but good things to say. Just watch and listen:

Former Michigan State teammate Le’Veon Bell had some nice words for Cousins, claiming that he’s seen the former Spartan torch teams. Sure, he might be a little biased since they’re friends and former teammates, but Bell is right. Cousins can absolutely light up defenses.

In 2015, Cousins broke the 4,000-yard mark and put himself on the map. The Washington Redskins franchise tagged him and waited for his performance in 2016. Well, he played even better, although the ‘Skins didn’t make the playoffs, passing for nearly 5,000 yards. He was franchise tagged again, though.

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The 2017 season will be a big one for Cousins and could go a long way in deciding where he will play his next few years in the league. For now, he’s the No. 70 overall player in the NFL. Big-time respect from fellow players.

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