2016 Combined

2/5/2016 Bulldogs land Simmons 1n '16 recruiting class - The Reflector: Sports defensive end Marquis Spencer. MSU only ended up with three offensive linemen. , They also signed at least four defensive backs, with a couple more recruits potentially playing the position. With Darrion Hutcherson graduating and the possibility of Gus Walley never playing again due to concussion concerns, MSU was left with only one tight end, Justin Johnson. The Bulldogs got a little help with three tight end commitments, including the No. 1 JUCO tight end in the country, Jordan Thomas. Thomas is a 6'6, 275-pound player out ofEast Central Community College. Mullen spoke highly of Thomas Wednesday. "I think people are going to be impressed with Jordan Thomas. His size and athleticism just create major mismatches, he is a guy I see making an immediate impact for us," Mullen said. Overall,.what looked like a disappointing class has rounded out rather nicely. The pickup of Jeffery Simmons really changed the perception of this class by fans and coaches. The Bulldogs still have spring practice and the spring game on April 16. They open the season on Sept. 3rd against South Alabama.

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