For Whom the Cowbell Tolls - 2014 Mississippi State National Signing DayGrindin' Daily for Mississippi State Athleticshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50285/fwtct-fav.png2014-02-06T15:01:47-05:00http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/rss/stream/51182152014-02-06T15:01:47-05:002014-02-06T15:01:47-05:00Crootin 2014: Way Too Early Preview
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<p>Who Plays and Who Redshirts?</p> <p>Greetings, peeps! The annual circus that is recruiting has officially wrapped. By now, you know who the Dawgs signed. WMD's personal favorites in this class are Elijah Staley, Jordan Harris, Cory Thomas, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158353/darrion-hutcherson">Darrion Hutcherson</a>, and Logan Cooke. Methinks those guys have big futures ahead of them.</p>
<p>But let's take a way too early look at what we all REALLY want to know: Who will play this season and who will redshirt? I'll go player-by-player and take my best guess, along with my thoughts on the player.</p>
<p><b>QB:</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/143263/nick-fitzgerald">Nick Fitzgerald</a>: Play. Fitz is a dual threat QB and a big kid at 6'5", 210. He's a gifted runner, but very raw as a passer. He started his HS career as a WR before moving to QB and was in a run-heavy offense. Think Chris Relf, but further along than Relf coming out of HS. I think Fitz plays because he was an early enrollee. He's already been through the bowl practices with the team and made an impression. And he'll get Spring Practice under his belt, too. I think it'll be close, but I look for him to win the 3rd QB spot.</p>
<p>Elijah Staley: RS. This was a HUGE steal for the Dawgs. This kid is a true dual threat QB in the mold of Cam Newton at 6'6", 231. He's very developed as both a runner and passer. He was very underrated due to only playing a few games his SR season. But with his upside, I think we try to RS and develop him further. He's more polished than Fitz, but I think all the practices that Fitz will have had before Staley ever steps on campus will help him just barely edge out Staley for QB3 this fall. But don't be shocked if Staley wins QB3 and Fitz redshirts. I put this at 50/50 right now.</p>
<p><b>RB:</b></p>
<p>Aeries Wiliams: Play. This kid is the total package you want at RB. He's well built at 6'1, 200. Runs very, very hard and is a true power back. Seems to lack top end speed, but has what I call "football speed." When the pads are on, you don't see him getting caught from behind very often. I think he'll be RB3 behind J-Rob and Shump. I hope that <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116145/nick-griffin">Nick Griffin</a> will be moved to FB this spring.</p>
<p>Dontavian Lee: RS. Another big back at 6'1", 211. Has a good 40 time at 4.5 and ran track, so he's got some top end speed. He's a solid back, but with an already crowded RB rotation, he's certain to sit this season.</p>
<p><b>WR/TE:</b></p>
<p>Jesse Jackson: RS. He's another big WR like we've been signing the last couple of years at 6'2", 201. Should play outside and be a solid possession receiver in the future. Coming off an ACL tear that cost him most of his SR year. With a WR corps that didn't lose a single player, a redshirt is almost certainly in his future.</p>
<p>Jamoral Graham: RS. Graham is a slot WR at 5'10", 165. Coach Gonzales says "extremely explosive, great speed, great change of direction." Like Jackson, he looks to be the victim of a crowded WR rotation. Unless he can crack the depth chart on STs as a returner, which I personally don't see as likely with Tubby & Holloway on the roster, he seems sure to RS.</p>
<p>Darrion Hutcherson (JUCO): Play. You don't sign JUCO players to sit. I'm a big, big fan of this signing. Hutcherson is huge at 6'7", 250. He initially signed with Auburn out of HS, but went to JUCO and re-opened his recruitment. He's a complete TE who's very good both blocking and receiving. Fits the mold of the modern NFL TE that's tall with good hands and creates mismatches. I expect him to be a huge part of the offense next season, particularly in the red zone.</p>
<p><b>OL:</b></p>
<p>Jordan Harris: RS. I really like this kid. He's 6'5, 299 and can move. Played his HS football in GA, so he'll be much more developed than the typical MS HS OL we sign who's a project. That said, OL is the toughest position to get onto the field early. The best programs generally redshirt all their OL signees and hope they don't have to play until year 3. It takes time for them to learn technique and develop the strength needed to go against the grown men that are SEC D-Linemen. It's the rare freak of nature that is ready to come in and play the OL as a true freshman.</p>
<p>Ronald Cochran: Greyshirt. Let's start with the obvious: Cochran is a project and has already announced he'll greyshirt. He's light at 6'4", 255. Apparently he only played 1 year of HS football and was primarily a basketball player. He wants to use his time as a greyshirt to get his weight up before enrolling. Personally, I like taking the gamble on this kid. Coming from a hoops background, he'll have good feet, which is crucial to playing the OL. And it's easier to put weight onto a light player than it is to get weight off a heavy player. He's essentially a blank slate for Coach Hevesy to mold. This could wind up being a huge reward in terms of upside.</p>
<p>Deion Calhoun: RS. Another large, powerful OL at 6'3", 325. Coach Hevesy compared his makeup to that of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/78994/gabe-jackson">Gabe Jackson</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/137999/justin-malone">Justin Malone</a>, and Jamaal Clayborn. Played in Alabama, so like Harris, he'll be a little more polished. Just another solid pickup to play G in the future.</p>
<p>Elgton Jenkins: RS. A little bit on the light side at 6'4", 285. But again, I'd rather a guy be a little light if I had to choose. Very, very raw after playing his HS ball at Clarksdale. He'll need plenty of work, but the upside is there. Played some DL in HS, too, so he should have the all-important "good feet."</p>
<p>Jocquell Johnson (JUCO): Play. Johnson is big at 6'4", 308. Coach Hevesy says he could play any of the 5 positions on the line if we needed him to. That tells me he's athletic for a guy his size. He'll probably get his first action on the right side of the line with a chance to win the starting job at either RG or RT. Personally, I want to see him take the RT job so we can keep Malone inside at RG. A starting 5 of Clausell, Clayborn, Day, Malone, and Johnson would be nasty. That said, we could have that same starting 5 but with Johnson at RG and Malone at RT.</p>
<p><b>DL:</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159917/corey-thomas">Corey Thomas</a>: RS. Very, very excited about this guy. He's got good size at 6'5", 273. Should easily be able to carry 300 or more in the future without losing a lot of mobility. Highly targeted by TN and Clemson. Should have a big impact in 2015, but will be the victim of an incredibly deep DT rotation in 2014. Chris Jones, Kaleb Eulls, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/167368/nick-james">Nick James</a>, Preston Smith, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/116163/curtis-virges">Curtis Virges</a>, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/158748/nelson-adams">Nelson Adams</a> will all be ahead of him. Going to be very hard to move past more than 1-2 of those guys.</p>
<p>Will Coleman (JUCO): Play. He's going to have a chance to start at DE opposite Preston Smith. He's a bit light at 6'5", 248. Coach Turner says he played standing up a lot, so look for him in pass rush situations. Like most of our JUCOs, might take him most of the season before the light finally comes on for him. But he won't sit and should provide some quality depth if nothing else.</p>
<p>Grant Harris: RS. He's got good size at 6'3", 270. Coach Turner says he can play both DE or DT, so he's athletic for a big guy. His future may be at DT, but it'll be interesting to see. May have an outside chance to crack the DE rotation, but I wouldn't bet on it.</p>
<p>Braxton Hoyett: RS. I seem to have said this for almost everyone we've signed: "Good size." He's 6'5", 285. Coach Collins says he can play 5 different spots on the DL. See the trend here? Big guy who's athletic and can move. Multiple positions that allow us to give multiple looks and do a lot of different things.</p>
<p><b>LB:</b></p>
<p>Gerri Green: RS. He's 6'4", 221 and FAST. Coach Collins compared him to KJ Wright and Benardrick McKinney. Should be able to bulk up to the 240 LB range and maintain his mobility. Very physical at the point of attack. Like some others, likely to be the victim of ridiculous depth at his position. B-Mac, The Browns, and Dez Harris are all in front of him. If Dee Arrington is moving to LB, he could be ahead of him, too. But don't be overly surprised if he sneaks into some PT, even if it's "only" on Special Teams. Big future for him.</p>
<p>Deshon Cooper: RS. A little smaller at 6'2", 209. Very athletic. Coach Collins was high on his camp performance and said he's a "great blitzed, great in space." Like Green, he'll find it hard to move up the depth chart. Gives us another guy at OLB who could get after the QB.</p>
<p><b>S:</b></p>
<p>JT Gray: RS. Decent size at 6', 196. Teammate of Elgton Jenkins. Likewise, very raw. He'll need a year to get ready and bulk up some. Physical guy who loves contact and brings the lumber.</p>
<p>Chris Rayford: RS. Very similar to Gray at 6', 182. Track guy with very good speed. Very raw. Coach Townsed says he can play either S or CB, so I put him at S.</p>
<p><b>CB:</b></p>
<p>Lashard Durr: RS. Decent size for a CB at 5'11", 181. Another track guy with very good speed. Solid in coverage. He'll RS as there is a ton of depth at CB with Love, Redmond, Calhoun, and Jiles.</p>
<p>Brandon Bryant: RS. A little smaller at 5'11", 194. Like Gray, very raw. Good speed, good in coverage. Coach Townsend says he can play either S or CB, so I put him at CB.</p>
<p><b>STs:</b></p>
<p>Logan Cooke: Play. He's a K/P. Strong leg, questionable accuracy kicking. To be fair, it's a very small sample size: 1/3 on the year. Very, very good punting. I think he'll get a shot to kick simply because I have no faith in Bell or Sobiesk. Don't think he'll get a shot to punt this season, as Bell seems to have that job locked up.</p>
<p>Overall, WMD is very pleased with this class. Love the number of small school guys we're adding. They've typically been our best players under Mullen. It's a small class, but underrated with lots of potential. Really fills a lot of needs. I feel especially good about our OL signees. And we objectively got the top 4 players in MS, including Mr. Football Aries Williams. Very, very glad we signed another K/P. STs might be the difference in 8 wins and 10 wins in 2014. Best of all, we're deep enough that the vast majority of this class, minus the JUCOs & A-Train, should be able to redshirt.</p>
<p>That's how WMD sees it, anyway. It's a great day to be a Bulldawg! You guys know the drill with me by now. Fire in the hole!</p>
<p>In Mullen We Trust,</p>
<p>WMD</p>
https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/6/5386626/crootin-2014-way-too-early-preview-wmd-dan-mullen-msu-bulldawgsWar Machine Dawg2014-02-06T13:34:51-05:002014-02-06T13:34:51-05:00Mullen's NSD presser in wordcloud form
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<p>It goes without saying that this is important analysis.</p> <p>After Mississippi State was done signing 23 new Bulldogs up for the football team yesterday, Dan Mullen took to the podium to talk about the class and what he hopes to get out of these players during their careers in maroon and white. While it may be more beneficial for you, the reader, to hear more analysis on what Dan had to say, I would rather take his words and put them into a word cloud format.</p>
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<p>While this may not seem like something worthwhile (most of the things I do aren't, if we're being honest), I thought it was neat to see the words Dan tends to use a good bit during his press conference. Now there are a few hiccups in there such as VE and DIDN due to the program rejecting the notion that apostrophes exist, but overall the words Coach Mullen used the most are about what you might expect. There really aren't any buzz-words in there, other than Mississippi, due to the fact that Dan often emphasizes recruiting the state well as a priority. Anyways, hopefully this hasn't been a complete waste of your time.</p>
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<p>We've long assumed it to be the case, but today Dan Mullen confessed that he calls plays on offense for Mississippi State.</p> <p>Today Dan Mullen capped off his sixth signing day class as the head coach of Mississippi State with press conference discussing the 23 new Bulldogs. While Mullen touched on a lot of things including his plans for Gerri Green and Jamoral Graham being the best player in the state, Dan also touched on something that may have seemed minor to some, but was explanatory to others who've long debated on the topic.</p>
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<p>"Recruits know I call the plays for us. I did that last year. I spend a lot of time with the quarterbacks." - <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanMullen">@CoachDanMullen</a></p>
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<p>Mullen calls the plays on offense. There it is, finally out in the open. While many have known that to be true for some time now, hearing Dan say it clarifies where much of the responsibility falls on the offensive side of things, and who the successes and failures of the offense in his time should be attributed to. It also diminishes the loss of former MSU offensive coordinator Les Koenning, at least in relation to how Dak Prescott and this Bulldog offense will function without him this fall.</p>
<p>Mullen followed up his declaration as the play caller by saying that he would like to have any final new pieces to the coaching staff in place by next week. Those two things are intermixed, as we now know that Dan doesn't necessarily need an offensive coordinator in the traditional sense to fill Koenning's place. With Dan essentially operating as the OC, MSU can afford to hire a young and upcoming quarterbacks coach to replace the work that Les did with Dak and others at the QB position. Going in that direction with a new hire would leave money in the budget for the long-needed special teams coach as well. Alternatively, if Mullen did chose to bring in an OC as we saw reported last week, he could do so strictly to add new wrinkles to the offense, injecting the new coordinator's scheme into the spread option MSU currently runs.</p>
<p>Whatever Mullen decides to do with new hirings, one thing is now clear - this offense is his. With Dak Prescott, an entire wide receiving corps and one of the best offenses in MSU history largely returning in 2014, State fans have to be confident that the MSU offense they saw in 2013 will be the same, if not better, when the Bulldogs hit the field this fall.</p>
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<p>A look at how MSU's class of 2014 spent their National Signing Day.</p> <p>Today was a successful day for Mississippi State football, as the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hailstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=209397003">Bulldogs welcomed in 23 new members</a> to the team. A few of those 23 snapped pictures at their signing day even to commemorate becoming new Bulldogs, and we've rounded those up here. The early favorites for me are Gerri Green's pants/bowtie combo, and the old-school MSU helmet that Aeris Williams had at his signing day even. We've also thrown in some additional tweets from the new Bulldogs at the end.</p>
<p>Best of luck and welcome to all the new Bulldogs who signed today! Hail State</p>
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<p>Proud To Be A BullDAWG <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NSD&src=hash">#NSD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a> 🐶🔔 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CatchUpGang&src=hash">#CatchUpGang</a> <a href="http://t.co/HKzyHMmDFp">http://t.co/HKzyHMmDFp</a></p>
— Gerri Green (@GerriG_14) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerriG_14/statuses/431151204358696960">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Me and my wife & <a href="https://twitter.com/ES14_">@ES14_</a>!!!! Ain't no Vegas like STARKVEGAS!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hailstate&src=hash">#hailstate</a> <a href="http://t.co/zUJzZmRnDI">pic.twitter.com/zUJzZmRnDI</a></p>
— BLACK (@coachcamp42) <a href="https://twitter.com/coachcamp42/statuses/431093575577645056">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Clinton DE Grant Harris Signs w/ Mississippi State. Full National Signing Day Coverage Today on <a href="https://twitter.com/WJTV">@WJTV</a> <a href="http://t.co/a5WW7WqoeL">pic.twitter.com/a5WW7WqoeL</a></p>
— Mike Alzamora WJTV (@MikeAlzamora) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeAlzamora/statuses/431069426960441346">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanMullen">@CoachDanMullen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB">@HailStateFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hailstate&src=hash">#hailstate</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JuicyJayy86">@JuicyJayy86</a> reppin in class <a href="http://t.co/plf3b0WZXa">pic.twitter.com/plf3b0WZXa</a></p>
— kyle boszor (@boszorpower_35) <a href="https://twitter.com/boszorpower_35/statuses/431078581863976960">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>RB Aeris Williams has signed with <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB">@HailStateFB</a> <a href="http://t.co/1Sl66OsuHf">pic.twitter.com/1Sl66OsuHf</a></p>
— West Point Athletics (@WP_Athletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/WP_Athletics/statuses/431082126663237633">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>It's official ! Finally a DAWG 🐶🐶🔔 ! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailYeahhh&src=hash">#HailYeahhh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CUG&src=hash">#CUG</a> <a href="http://t.co/Nvdm9rqAAH">pic.twitter.com/Nvdm9rqAAH</a></p>
— ⚡️Brandon Bryant⚡️ (@blb6_era) <a href="https://twitter.com/blb6_era/statuses/431133717440905216">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Miss St Clarksdale contingency. DB JT Gray (left) & OL Elgton Jenkins (right) both headed to Starkville <a href="http://t.co/ITW8Sp88O5">pic.twitter.com/ITW8Sp88O5</a></p>
— Lane Fobbs (@Lane_Fobbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lane_Fobbs/statuses/431121278573875200">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Darrion Hutcherson signs with <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB">@HailStateFB</a> joining teammate Joc Johnson. <a href="https://twitter.com/256_Hutch">@256_Hutch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoLinFootball">@CoLinFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BShields_CL">@BShields_CL</a> <a href="http://t.co/HYVrrhk2ss">pic.twitter.com/HYVrrhk2ss</a></p>
— Co-Lin SID (@colinathletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/colinathletics/statuses/431190555561697280">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>My boys <a href="http://t.co/dk19R6kKjd">pic.twitter.com/dk19R6kKjd</a></p>
— B.K.H (@Braxton_Hoyett) <a href="https://twitter.com/Braxton_Hoyett/statuses/431258053036748800">February 6, 2014</a>
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<p>Bonus Tweets:</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Boobie24Dixon">@Boobie24Dixon</a> ight I will I'm going to be the next boobie or better</p>
— aeris williams (@skooly98) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooly98/statuses/431180714998906881">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Can't wait to win the egg bowl like we did this year for the next four years <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Hailstate&src=hash">#Hailstate</a> na retweet that ole miss fans</p>
— aeris williams (@skooly98) <a href="https://twitter.com/skooly98/statuses/431161372613672960">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/GerriG_14">@GerriG_14</a> welcome home</p>
— Kendrick Market (@pokedawg46) <a href="https://twitter.com/pokedawg46/statuses/431074873361055744">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Welcome to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CUG&src=hash">#CUG</a> my brother <a href="https://twitter.com/bigcory34">@bigcory34</a> Look forward to playing with you <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a></p>
— Darrion Jamal (@256_Hutch) <a href="https://twitter.com/256_Hutch/statuses/431102804418396160">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>I remember 1st going to MSU and seeing all the great players and records they held and 1st thing I told myself Is want all of em</p>
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Boobie24Dixon/statuses/431184729803456512">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>"Jamoral Graham is probably the best playmaker in the state. He's electric." - <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanMullen">@CoachDanMullen</a></p>
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<p>Check out the replay of MSU's live breakdown and analysis with coaches, players, radio staff and more as MSU's NLIs came rolling in today.</p> <p><link rel="stylesheet" href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3604021/nextclicks.css"></p>
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<p>Keep up with who has signed and who is going where throughout the day right here in our running tally updated as news, commitments and NLIs roll in.</p> <p style="font-size: 25px; color: #330000; text-align: left; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -.05em; line-height: 100%; margin-left: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 5px; font-family: Georgia;"><img src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3921151/msu_logo.jpg" style="max-width:100%;" alt="Bully Head"><b>Update #13 - 2:00 PM</b></p>
<p>- The final piece to MSU's 2014 class is in, as MSU has received an NLI from Jordan Harris. With Harris on board, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hailstate.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=209370948">MSU's class for 2014 likely closes with 23 signees</a>, including two that signed in the early signing period. Again, we'll have more on this class later on. Overall, this was a pretty great day for Mississippi State football.</p>
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<p>Welcome to the family Jordan Harris! Big 6-5, 299-pound OL from Stone Mountain, Ga. (Stephenson HS)! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a></p>
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/statuses/431151358063165440">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- The final piece to MSU's 2014 class is Jordan Harris, and as of right now we <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/loganlowery/status/431131081824534528">still do not have an update</a> as to if and when he will sign with the Bulldogs. We will continue to monitor that situation, but except for Jordan, MSU is likely done for this year. We'll have more on the class overall later today and in the coming days.</p>
<p>- I'm a bit late on this, but as I'm sure you are aware of by now, <b><i>MSU target <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/OleMissFB/status/431127250876895232">Tee Shepard has signed with Ole Miss</a></i></b>. The move seemingly comes out of nowhere, but thus is the game we call recruiting. There's no sugarcoating it - losing Tee as a member of this class hurts tremendously, but nevertheless it is done, and State will move on with the signees they have. While I have zero doubt that this surprise move will elicit horrendous accusations against Tee - fair or unfair - those won't be found here from me. Best of luck to Tee as he moves on to the next level.</p>
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<p>- As expected, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/HKellenbergerCL/status/431120002629246976">Jordan Sims selects Ole Miss</a><b><i> over MSU, others</i></b>. Cochran's addition earlier all but signaled Jordan not being a part of the MSU class.</p>
<p>- It appears as though MSU is only waiting at this point for an NLI from JUCO CB Tee Shepard. Shepard was <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/mississippi-state-football-national-signing-day-2014/2014/2/2/5371506/4-holmes-cc-cb-tee-shepard-commits-to-mississippi-state">a huge late addition to this class</a>, and a mistep with him now could be a blow to this class. We'll have more as soon as there is anything to report.</p>
<p>- Taking a break in the action, we're having a not-so-serious BINGO contest for NSD <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/4/5375976/2014-national-signing-day-bingo-card">over here</a>. There are some updates. If you care to join in, go check it out!</p>
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<p>- The final MSU target, Homewood OL Jordan Sims, will <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/CregStephenson/status/431112193967665152">make his announcement here shortly at 11:30 a.m</a>. Sims is expected to select Ole Miss, but there's always the small chance that he goes with MSU. Will update when a decision is in.</p>
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<p>- Like Graham, MSU signee Lashard Durr has chosen to double sign with both MSU and Copiah-Lincoln JC.</p>
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— John Talty (@JTalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTalty/statuses/431102207459471360">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- Earlier today, standout Jamoral Graham signed with MSU. It turns out that Graham has also signed this morning with East Mississippi CC. While I'm only vaugley familiar with "double-signing", I think it means that a prospect leaves himself open to attend a two year school if his grades aren't where they need to be by the fall. No matter what the definition is, Graham has complete the double signing this morning with MSU and EMCC.</p>
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<p>Looks like MSU signee has double signed RT <a href="https://twitter.com/EMCCathletics">@EMCCathletics</a>: Jamoral Graham - WR - Newton Co. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23PR1DE&src=hash">#PR1DE</a></p>
— John Talty (@JTalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTalty/statuses/431085901822042114">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- As we found out at 10, Cory Thomas decided to become a member of the MSU class today. That is now official, as Cory's NLI is in. Thomas was an interesting story to watch down the stretch, but we're certainly glad he's in maroon and white now.</p>
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<p>Huge welcome to the newest Bulldog: Defensive lineman Cory Thomas (6-5/273/McAdory HS) inks with MSU. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NationalSigningDay&src=hash">#NationalSigningDay</a></p>
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<p>- An unexpected late addition to the class, <b><i>Olive Branch OL Ronald Cochran has signed with MSU</i></b>. Cochran, by my guestimations, was not on anyone but the coaching staff's radar to sign with State, but he officially becomes a part of the class this morning. A quick glance <a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Ronald-Cochran-38209">at his 247sports profile</a> page lists him as a former Southern Miss committ, and with a 6'5", 280 lb framework. Welcome Ronald!</p>
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<p>A big welcome to our newest Bulldog: Offensive lineman Ronald Cochran (6-4/255/Olive Branch HS). <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NationalSigningDay&src=hash">#NationalSigningDay</a></p>
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/statuses/431100739578892288">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- After wavering between Tennessee, MSU and Clemson over the past several days, we now finally have a decision from McCalla DE Cory Thomas. <i><b>Thomas has chosen Mississippi State over Clemson and Tennessee!</b></i> #HailState. More to come later.</p>
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<p>McAdory's Cory Thomas has flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Mississippi State. Made the decision last night and just signed. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NSD&src=hash">#NSD</a></p>
— LaurenSisler (@LaurenSisler) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenSisler/statuses/431095272903831552">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- Lashard Durr is officially a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5380386/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-lashard-durr-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>- In some surprising yet unsurprising news this morning, former 5-star DT <b><i>Quay Evans is headed to West Georgia from MSU</i></b>. Evans, who hails from Morton, had not developed into the lineman that coaches hoped he would so far, and there had been rumors for awhile now that he was transfering. Looks like those were true. Best of luck to Quay in GA.</p>
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<p>Welcome West! Quay Evans Morton, MS – Morton HS/Mississippi State DL – 6-3, 315 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheHuntBegins&src=hash">#TheHuntBegins</a></p>
— West Georgia Wolves (@UWGAthletics) <a href="https://twitter.com/UWGAthletics/statuses/431082995706232833">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- Will Coleman is officially an MSU Bulldog. State fans were sweating just a bit as Coleman visited Arizona State last weekend, but he is officially all-MSU now. (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5381328/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-will-coleman-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- We're still about 30 minutes away from 3-star DT Cory Thomas' announcement, but things are looking promising for Mississippi State. Thomas will be deciding between Clemson, MSU, and Tennessee.</p>
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<p>From all I hear and see, things are trending Mississippi State's way for Cory Thomas.</p>
— John Talty (@JTalty) <a href="https://twitter.com/JTalty/statuses/431084722114932736">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- Another big miss for MSU as <b><i>3-star DT recruit Marcus Griffin of Washington state has chosen Arizona</i></b> over California and MSU. Griffin was considered a long shot to land in Starkville given the distance from his home (Bellevue, Washington), but still, missing on him stings just a bit. The Bulldogs turn their attention fully to Cory Thomas on the DL.</p>
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<p>I Have Officially Committed To The University Of Arizona! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BearDown&src=hash">#BearDown</a> <a href="http://t.co/4b2KcwKimr">http://t.co/4b2KcwKimr</a></p>
— ⚡️Marcus Griffin⚡️ (@TheRealMG96) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRealMG96/statuses/431082029757628416">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- 4-star running back Aeris Williams is officially a Bulldog. (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5352346/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-aeris-williams-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>- After some late buzz in favor of the Bulldogs last night, it appears as though State will miss out on defensive lineman prospects O.J. Smith and Trey Carter. Smith, who was asked to grayshirt by Alabama - his school of choice - yesterday, apparently now has a scholarship offer, and <i><b>O.J. will sign with Alabama</b></i>. As for Carter, there was late talk last night that he was trending towards MSU, but that did not come to fruition as the Dallas native has signed with Oklahoma State. <b><i>Carter will sign with Oklahoma State</i></b> this morning.</p>
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<p>O.J. Smith will sign with Alabama as he has a scholarship. Trey Carter has signed with Oklahoma State.</p>
— Robbie Faulk (@Rivals_Robbie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rivals_Robbie/statuses/431075876802142208">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- JT Gray's NLI is in, as the Clarksdale safety joins the MSU family (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5381368/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-jt-gray-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Clinton DE Grant Harris makes his commitment to MSU official with his NLI submitted</p>
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<p>BREAKING: A huge <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a> to 6-3, 270-pound DT Grant Harris of Bolton, Miss. (Clinton HS) for becoming a BULLDOG! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a></p>
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/statuses/431074462667374592">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>- LB Deshon Cooper of Decatur, Georgia is in for MSU (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5380308/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-deshon-cooper-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- JUCO TE Darrion Hutcherson's NLI is in for MSU (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5357426/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-darrion-hutcherson-signs">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Deion Calhoun is a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5360852/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-deion-calhoun-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>-Clarksdale lineman Elgton Jenkins is officially a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5381390/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-elgton-jenkins-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>- MSU has its first news of the morning on an uncommited target, as <i><b>Grant Harris picks MSU over Southern Miss</b></i>, <i><b>Louisville</b></i></p>
<p>- 4-star WR Jesse Jackson is officially a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5357430/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-jesse-jackson-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- 4-star Greenville product Gerri Green is now a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5360860/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-gerri-green-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Dontavian Lee is a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5357442/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-dontavian-lee-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>- Rosa Fort star Brandon Bryant has faxed in his NLI (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5357444/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-brandon-bryant-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Byhalia standout Chris Rayford has signed with MSU.</p>
<p>- Braxton Hoyett, whose birthday is today, has signed with MSU (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5380662/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-braxton-hoyett-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Jamoral Graham is now officially a Bulldog (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5357408/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-jamoral-graham-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>- Logan Cooke is MSU's second NLI this morning (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5380096/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-logan-cooke-signs-with-msu">STORY</a>)</p>
<p>- Elijah Staley becomes the first signature in for MSU (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5360854/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-elijah-staley-signs-with">STORY</a>)</p>
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<p>Good morning friends! The day to welcome in the latest class of new Bulldogs is finally here, as recruits all across the country get ready to put pens to paper, making their dreams come true.</p>
<p>Whether you are looking to follow National Signing Day up-to-the-minute today, or you just want to get the highlights, you can check back right here throughout the day as we will be updating the class tracker to include the names of all new Bulldogs as they become official. We'll be providing ticker-style updates here throughout the day giving you all the latest when State gets an NLI, or when a player picks MSU later on today.</p>
<p>If you are completely new to recruiting and aren't even sure who MSU will be signing today, make sure to check out our <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/mississippi-state-football-national-signing-day-2014/2014/2/3/5374420/2014-mississippi-state-national-signing-day-primer">National Signing Day Primer</a> as well as our <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014-mississippi-state-bulldogs-football-recruiting">2014 MSU Football Recruiting Hub</a>.</p>
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https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/5/5377036/mississippi-state-national-signing-day-2014-signing-class-trackerFWtCTrecruiting2014-02-05T12:50:00-05:002014-02-05T12:50:00-05:00National Signing Day BINGO!
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<p>Planning on following along with National Signing Day tomorrow for your favorite school? Why not have some fun and play a little National Signing Day BINGO at the same time!</p> <p>[UPDATE 2] - Thanks to Reason2Succeed, we now have the bottom right corner checked off as well. (<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/bobcarskadon/status/431065491256254464">source</a>)</p>
<p>[UPDATE 1] - In update one we crossed off "mom steals NLI", "recruit signs with school rival to his commitment", and "recruit uses live animal to announce decision." Oh don't worry, we have proof of each.</p>
<p>"mom steals NLI" - (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.redcuprebellion.com/2014/2/5/5382246/national-signing-day-davon-godchaux-decision-lsu-ole-miss">source</a>)<br>"recruit signs with school rival to his commitment" - (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2014/2/5/5303698/rashaan-evans-commitment-auburn-alabama-ucla-recruit-sign">source</a>) (<a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/bmarcello/status/431073795751690241">2nd source</a>)<br>"recruit uses live animal to announce decision." - (source below)</p>
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<p>No. 25 Overall (No.4 DE) Solomon Thomas commits to Stanford University. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SigningDay&src=hash">#SigningDay</a> <a href="http://t.co/zHmHfoospw">pic.twitter.com/zHmHfoospw</a></p>
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) <a href="https://twitter.com/CollegeGameDay/statuses/431052878543716353">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>For the record, yes we realize that Solomon didn't technically use a "live animal", but I mean come on, how many times do you see a guy announce using a tree! It's live at least? Whatever, we're claiming it.</p>
<p>We'll continue to update as the day goes on. If you spot any others, please let us know in the comments or on the Twitter box.</p>
<p>UPDATE, 2/5/2013 - As lunch time approaches, we finally have some updates to the BINGO card for those who are playing along.</p>
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<p>After 364 days of recruiting, offers, commitments and decommittments, National Signing Day is almost here. For those who plan to follow along with all of the day's festivities, why not enhance your experience with a little National Signing Day BINGO?</p>
<p>We started to make the BINGO card MSU-specific, but then we realized it would be more fun (and easier) to make the card for National Signing Day as a whole. So if you plan on updating your Twitter, 247 sports page, and favorite message board all day tomorrow, go ahead and add the NSD BINGO card to your to-do list as well!</p>
<p>We will be updating the card as best we can throughout the day on Wednesday, but if you spot any updates that can be made, please make sure to share them with us here in the comments, or on Twitter. (<a href="https://twitter.com/cristilmethod" target="_blank">@cristilmethod</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/mstatesports" target="_blank">@mstatesports</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/FWtCTrecruiting" target="_blank">@fwtctrecruiting</a>).</p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE: Although we're providing the card to you today, the game does not officially begin until 12 a.m. Wednesday morning.</p>
<p>Best of luck both with your BINGO card and your respective school's 2014 signing class.</p>
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https://www.forwhomthecowbelltolls.com/2014/2/4/5375976/2014-national-signing-day-bingo-cardcristilmethod2014-02-05T10:41:01-05:002014-02-05T10:41:01-05:00MSU NSD 2014: Lashard Durr signs with MSU
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<p>The Harrison Central defensive back has officially signed with MSU this morning.</p> <p>Add Lashard Durr of Harrison Central to the name of new Bulldogs this morning</p>
<p>Durr, the Max Emfinger All-American game participant, becomes the latest Bulldog recruit for the class of 2014 to sign, the school announced today through a statement on coach Dan Mullen's twitter account.</p>
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<p>Congrats to 5-11, 181-pound CB Lashard Durr from Gulfport, Miss. (Harrison Central HS) for becoming a Bulldog! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HailState&src=hash">#HailState</a></p>
— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HailStateFB/statuses/431089098049482754">February 5, 2014</a>
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<p>Durr, like a large chunk of the MSU class, has been committed since last summer, when the Bulldogs hauled in the nucleus of this class. Lashard, who hails from the Gulfport area, comes in as one of five really good defensive backs for this class.</p>
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<p>Lashard Durr<br>Cornerback<br>Harrison Central - Gulfport, Mississippi</p>
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<p>Height - 5'11"<br>Weight - 180 lbs</p>
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<p>61 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions</p>
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<p>247Sports - 3-star (#14 MS, #41 CB), 88 Grade</p>
<p>Scout - 3-star (#121 CB)</p>
<p>Rivals - 3-star, 5.5 Grade</p>
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<p>Mississippi State, Louisiana-Lafayette, Louisiana Tech, Oklahoma, other interest</p>
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<p>HIGH SCHOOL: A First-Team Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 6A All-State selection in 2013 ... Helped Harrison Central and head coach Steve Jones to a 7-5 record and a first-round appearance of the Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 6A playoffs ... Red Rebels won four of their last five games to secure the school's first trip to the state tournament since 2009 ... Named to the 2013 247Sports All-State All-Prospect Second-Team Defense as a defensive back ... Selected to the 2013 All-Gridiron Second Team by the Mississippi Gridiron ... Took part in the 10th Annual Max Emfinger All-American Bowl in January and received an invitation to play in the Texas vs. the World Game on Feb. 23, in Dallas ... A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports ... Rated as the 16th-best prospect in the state by ESPN.com ... On defense as a senior, tallied 61 tackles, three interceptions, seven pass breakups, one blocked field goal and one forced fumble ... Offensively during final campaign, registered five rushes for 68 yards and 11 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns ... As a return specialist, recorded four touchdowns on punt returns and ran back one kickoff 53 yards ... Sparked a Harrison Central comeback win versus Ocean Springs with an 81-yard punt return for a TD to turn a 14-3 deficit into an eventual 17-14 victory ... Knocked away the final pass of the contest to seal the victory ... Prior to senior year, was named one of the top performers at the New Level Athletics Space Coast Shootout in Rockledge, Fla. ... During junior year, booked 41 tackles with seven interceptions and five pass breakups ... Ran track for Harrison Central, participating in the 100-meter dash, 110-meter hurdles, 200-meter run, 300-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump ... As a sophomore, placed fifth in the 110-meter hurdles at the Mississippi High School Athletic Association 6A state championship.</p>
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