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Muhsin Muhammad recognized among Greater Lansing's top athletes

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Muhsin Muhammad recognized among Greater Lansing's top athletes

Summary

The Lansing State Journal is honoring notable athletes from Greater Lansing, featuring former NFL player Muhsin Muhammad. Muhammad, a Waverly High School standout in the late 1980s and early 1990s, later played at Michigan State, recording 41 receptions for 696 yards in 1995. After being selected by the Carolina Panthers in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, he enjoyed a 14-season career in the NFL. Muhammad registered 860 receptions for 11,438 yards and 62 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl selections and All-Pro honors, and holds the record for the longest reception in Super Bowl history with an 85-yard touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

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By the Numbers

•Muhsin Muhammad starred at Waverly High School as a running back and linebacker.
•He played college football at Michigan State before joining the NFL.
•Muhammad was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1996.
•He spent 14 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Panthers.
•Muhammad holds the record for the longest Super Bowl reception.

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The Lansing State Journal is highlighting the best athletes ever from the region. Today's featured athlete is Waverly's Muhsin Muhammad.
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