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Braxton Hoyett, the defensive tackle prospect out of Pelham, Alabama, has made his commitment to MSU official by signing with the Bulldogs this morning.
We wish a very happy birthday to Hoyett, who becomes the fourth Bulldog to sign his NLI this morning
Happy birthday to 6-3, 285-pound DT Braxton Hoyett, the newest member of the #CatchUpGang from Pelham, Ala. (Pelham HS). #HailState
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) February 5, 2014
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Essentials
Braxton Hoyett
Defensive Lineman
Pelham HS - Pelham, Alabama
Measurables
Height - 6'3"
Weight - 285 lbs
Stats
73 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
Highlights
Offers
Mississippi State, Florida State, Ole Miss, Wisconsin, Alabama (interest), Arkansas (interest), others (interest)
HailState.com Bio
HIGH SCHOOL: A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports ... The 30th-best prospect in Alabama, and the 84th-best defensive tackle in the country, according to ESPN.com ... Played for head coach Brett Burnett and helped the Panthers to a 6-5 overall record as a senior ... An AlabamaVarsity.com Super All-State Second Team selection and a Friday Night Fuel Team Alabama Defense pick ... Earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic ... Made 73 tackles with 9.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks while adding one fumble recovery during senior year ... As a junior, booked 101 tackles with 15.0 TFL and 10.0 sacks ... Broke up three passes as a junior ... Ran track for Pelham and was the Shelby County champion in the shot put with a throw of 42-feet, 9.5 inches ... Second cousin is New York Giant Justin Tuck.