Mississippi State Football Recruiting Tracker

A look at which players have committed to Mississippi State for the 2025 class. 

Mississippi State is entering a new era under new head coach Jeff Lebby. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator has been adamant about recruiting heavily in the Magnolia State.

Recruiting is the lifeblood of any college football program, and Lebby understands its importance, already assembling an impressive collection of talent in the class.

This story will be updated regularly.

KaMario Taylor

Commitment Date: October 13th, 2023
Position: Quarterback
Ht/Wt: 6-4, 205 pounds
Hometown: Macon, MS (Noxubee County High School)
Consensus: 4-star prospect
ON3: 4-star prospect, No. 94 nationally, No. 10 quarterback, No. 5 player in Mississippi
247Sports: 4-star prospect, No. 221 nationally, No. 16 quarterback, No. 5 player in Mississippi
Rivals: 4-star prospect, No. 6 quarterback, No. 12 player in Mississippi
ESPN: 3-star prospect, No. 7 quarterback, No. 14 player in Mississippi

Taylor is one of the best pure athletes to play quarterback in Mississippi in recent years. He has the frame at 6-4, 205 pounds, and the speed to be a dual-threat quarterback. Coming from the powerhouse Noxubee County High School, also the alma mater of MSU great Jeffrey Simmons, Taylor was a key early get for Lebby. He has the potential to become a five-star prospect.

Tyshun Willis

Commitment Date: April 22nd, 2024
Position: Edge/Linebacker
Ht/Wt: 6-1, 230 pounds
Hometown: Camden, MS (Velma Jackson High School)
Consensus: 4-star prospect
ON3: 4-star prospect, No. 36 EDGE, No. 9 player in Mississippi
247Sports: 4-star prospect, No. 234 nationally, No. 20 EDGE, No. 7 player in Mississippi
ESPN: 4-star prospect, No. 265 nationally, No. 27 EDGE, No. 11 player in Mississippi

The Bulldogs have a history of developing in-state defensive talent like Emmanuel Forbes, Fletcher Cox, and Chris Jones. Willis, who led Velma Jackson to a state title appearance with 113 total tackles, 30 tackles for loss, and 20.5 sacks, could be the next standout from small-town Mississippi.

Aj Rice

Commitment Date: September 4th, 2023
Position: Linebacker
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 240 pounds
Hometown: Madison, AL (Madison Academy)
Consensus: 3-star prospect
ON3: 3-star prospect, No. 100 linebacker, No. 36 player in Alabama
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 49 linebacker, No. 25 player in Alabama
Rivals: 3-star prospect, No. 25 linebacker, No. 31 player in Alabama
ESPN: 3-star prospect, No. 25 linebacker, No. 26 player in Alabama

Mississippi State has had success with linebackers from Alabama, with Nathaniel “Bookie” Watson being the latest example. Rice, the first commit of the class, continues to attract offers from other programs, including Ole Miss, Baylor, and Arkansas.

Jack Richardson

Commitment Date: March 24th, 2024
Position: Punter
Ht/Wt: 6-2, 213 pounds
Hometown: Madison, MS (Madison Central High School)
Consensus: 3-star prospect
ON3: 3-star prospect, No. 1 punter, No. 25 player in Mississippi
247Sports: 3-star prospect, No. 1 punter, No. 44 player in Mississippi

In an era where getting a punter from the high school ranks is rare due to the transfer portal, the Bulldogs secured a talented player in Richardson. He averaged 46.3 yards per punt in his junior season, making him a valuable addition to the team.