Another glorious day for the fax machine, as National Signing Day is upon us yet again. Mississippi State is expecting a busy day with its commitments and potential additions, we’ll update each signee as they are made official right here throughout the day.
JACKSON CANNON
Blue Collar O-Lineman with a mean streak 😤
📹 @cannon0303 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/Thvj0ip49c
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
One of the first additions to this class back in March, Cannon picked the Bulldogs over offers from Ball State, Georgia Southern, and Marshall.
BRAEDYN LOCKE
The Texas Gunslinger is joining the #AirRaid! Welcome to #StarkVegas, Braedyn Locke.
📰: https://t.co/sAIApMoIb0#HailState🐶 | @Braedyn_Locke3 pic.twitter.com/Vcd9P3fVgh
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
A three start prospect out of Rockwall, TX, the heir apparent to the Air Raid finished his high school career as the all time leader in touchdown passes in Texas 6A football history. Locke threw for 11067 yards in his career, with 129 touchdowns against only 26 interceptions. He picked the Bulldogs over offers from Georgia Tech and Kansas.
LUCAS TAYLOR
Adding 4⃣⭐️ O-Lineman to the trenches! Welcome to the FaMily, Lucas Taylor.
📰: https://t.co/xL8WcgcGBA#HailState🐶 | @LucasTaylor2022 pic.twitter.com/vY613p8Gk8
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
A three star prospect out of Mobile, AL, Taylor flipped his commitment from LSU to the Bulldogs and became a stalwart of the class from that day forward. His offer sheet also includes Arkansas, Auburn, and Florida.
TRENT SINGLETON
From #SipToState, Trent Singleton is staying HOME!
📰: https://t.co/qPzEHw3fWS#HailState🐶 | @Trent3_ pic.twitter.com/LbuKfpQTy7
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
A six foot, 190 pound athlete out of Raymond High School, Singleton will project as a safety in college. He picked the Bulldogs over offers from Air Force, Indiana, and Louisiana.
DONTERRY RUSSELL
Keepin' it in the FaMily! Welcome to #StarkVegas, Donterry Russell.
📰: https://t.co/85xMuUyAF1#HailState🐶 | @DonterryR pic.twitter.com/ckbfLeo3L7
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
The brother of current Mississippi State defensive end De’Monte Russell, the 6’4″ 200 pound defensive end out of Provine High School picked the Bulldogs over offers from Arizona State, Arkansas State, and Memphis.
JACKSON LAHUE
Big man from Texas, Jakson LaHue 😤
📰: https://t.co/LqZVF6MKkm#HailState🐶 | @JaksonLahue pic.twitter.com/kdmjBlMEKC
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
The latest addition to State’s 2022 class, LaHue flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech a week ago. He also had offers from some top academic schools, including Dartmouth, Columbia, and Harvard.
WESLEY MILLER
This Columbus DB is officially #SipToState! Welcome to home, Wesley Miller.
📰: https://t.co/pBor8xUwPp#HailState🐶 | @1wesleymiller pic.twitter.com/FsGEr4Wpvz
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
A top local talent, Miller starred at state champion Heritage Academy out of Columbus, MS. He picked the Bulldogs over offers from Florida State, Illinois, and Louisiana Tech.
KALVIN DINKINS
Officially a Dawg! Welcome to the FaMily, Kalvin Dinkins.
📰: https://t.co/7SzYcDdJ4l#HailState🐶 | @KalvinDinkins pic.twitter.com/7sNS8HkaQV
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Dinkins commits to Mississippi State on Signing Day, he was a late bloomer who was almost assured of adding offers had he waited out the process. He picks the Bulldogs over offers from Florida and Baylor.
AUDAVION COLLINS
Audavion Collins aka AC 🥶 is officially a Dawg!
📰: https://t.co/4nFk6dCOf7#HailState🐶 | @AudavionC pic.twitter.com/o5VU9Lga6U
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Collins is MSU’s lone cornerback signee from the high school ranks, a position of great need for the Bulldogs. He picked State over offers from Michigan State, Arizona, and Arkansas State.
DECARLOS NICHOLSON
One of the top JUCO prospects in the country is officially a Dawg! Welcome to #StarkVegas, DeCarlos Nicholson.
📰: https://t.co/pUHftwmnaY#HailState🐶 | @Dee2nich pic.twitter.com/GUPb7wwwpX
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
A much needed commitment, Nicholson flipped from Kentucky to Mississippi State on Signing Day. A 6’3″, 200 pound athlete out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Nicholson also had offers from Ole Miss, Baylor, and Florida State.
MARQUEZ DORTCH
A four star receiver from George County High School, Dortch flipped from Ole Miss to Mississippi State back during the season. He picked the Bulldogs over offers from the Rebels, plus Auburn and Arkansas.
TREVION WILLIAMS
Another #SipToState D-Lineman is staying home! Welcome to the FaMily, Trevion Williams.
📰: https://t.co/n6XUhJq4gT#HailState🐶 | @trevion6_ pic.twitter.com/qUOkHQPn2C
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
One of the most sought after prospects in the country, Williams is a four star defensive lineman from Crystal Spring High School. Originally committed to Florida State, Williams also claimed offers from LSU, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.
JANORRIS HOPSON
The #AirRaid is adding to the WR room! Welcome to StarkVegas, Jarnorris Hopson.
📰: https://t.co/C09hKf0xkz#HailState🐶 | @JarnorrisH pic.twitter.com/L2u54NLMdn
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Hopson committed early to Mississippi State, picking the Bulldogs over Florida State and Marshall.
AVERY SLEDGE
The first linebacker of the class, welcome to the FaMily, Avery Sledge!
📰: https://t.co/Z3oIkKFBfA#HailState🐶 | @AverySledge pic.twitter.com/ji9LOr9PfP
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Another Signing Day flip, MSU took Sledge out of Tulane's 2022 class. Another player who was garnerning a lot of late interest, Sledge also had offers from USM, Boise State, and Louisiana Tech.
PERCY LEWIS
The No. 2 JUCO prospect in the country is #StarkVegas bound! Welcome to the FaMily, Percy Lewis.
📰: https://t.co/2nNbXVssqD#HailState🐶 | @percylewis14 pic.twitter.com/Wm8o8HJxTS
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Considered the biggest "must-get" for Mississippi State in 2022, Lewis will look to slide into the left tackle spot left vacant by Charles Cross heading to the NFL. Rated as the #1 offensive tackle in junior college by 247 Sports, Lewis also had offers from Ole Miss, Oregon, and Missouri.
JAVAE GILMORE
A lengthy athletic linebacker from Louisiana, welcome to the FaMily, Javae Gilmore.
📰: https://t.co/ORi0TM3Ckv#HailState🐶 | @GilmoreJavae pic.twitter.com/v8wAqjffNQ
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Gilmore comes to Mississippi State as one of the top rated linebackers in the South. He picked the Bulldogs over offers from Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU, and Ole Miss.
KHALID MOORE
Bulldog from the beginning! Welcome to #StarkVegas, Khalid Moore.
📰: https://t.co/B6K9V1v3XF#HailState🐶 | @KhalidJMoore1 pic.twitter.com/v80stoW882
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) December 15, 2021
Another highly rated linebacker from Mississippi, Moore committed to the Bulldogs early in the process. He also claimed offers from Ole Miss, Southern Miss, and Navy.
