2015 MIssissippi State Football Spring Prospectus

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GENERAL INFORMATION

2015 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starkville, Miss.

Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .February 28, 1878 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulldogs Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,138 Official Athletics Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.HailState.com President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Mark Keenum Faculty Athletics Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Steven Turner Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Southeastern (West) Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maroon (PMS 202) and White Stadium (Capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field (61,337) Constructed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1914 Playing Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hybrid Bermuda Grass (Certified Tifway 419) DWS Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244-133-13 (.644)

Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Nov. 5 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28

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at Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USM leads, 14-3-1 * LSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LSU leads, 71-34-3 NORTHWESTERN STATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSU leads, 2-0 * at Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AU leads, 61-25-2 * at Texas A&M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Series tied 4-4 TROY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSU leads, 3-1 LOUISIANA TECH (HC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSU leads, 8-3 * KENTUCKY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Series tied 21-21 * at Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UM leads, 2-0 * ALABAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UA leads, 78-18-3 * at Arkansas (in Fayetteville, Ark.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UA leads, 15-9-1 * OLE MISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UM leads, 62-43-6 All CAPS - denotes home game | * - denotes SEC game

COACHING STAFF

2014 FOOTBALL RESULTS

Head Coach (Alma Mater). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan Mullen (Ursinus College, 1994) Record at Mississippi State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-31 (seventh season) Career Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . same Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @CoachDanMullen Assistant Coaches (year at MSU): Manny Diaz. . . . . . . . . . . . .Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers (second season) Billy Gonzales . . . . . . . Co-Offensive Coord./Passing Game/WRs (third season) John Hevesy. . .Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Game/OL (seventh season) Tony Hughes . . Assistant HC/Recruiting Coordinator/Safeties (seventh season) Brian Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterbacks (second season) Greg Knox . . . . . . .Running Backs/Special Teams Coordinator (seventh season) Scott Sallach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tight Ends (seventh season) Deshea Townsend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornerbacks (third season) David Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Line (sixth season) Joey Fitzgerald. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offensive Quality Control Albert Poree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Quality Control James Vollono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Teams Quality Control Support Staff: Jon Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant AD/Football Operations Rick Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Head Strength Coach Lee Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Football Recruiting Brock Dulaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Film & Computing Services Rockey Felker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Player Personnel Dan Jacobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletic Trainer Sleepy Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Specialist Brian Squeglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recruiting Specialist Phil Silva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Manager Neil Stopczynski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Recruiting Coordinator Graduate Assistants: Ephraim Banda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Graduate Assistant Bret Beachner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Graduate Assistant Derrick Elder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offensive Graduate Assistant Jonathan Patke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defensive Graduate Assistant

Aug. 30 SOUTHERN MISS (SECN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 49-0 Sept. 6 UAB (FSN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 47-34 Sept. 13 at South Alabama (ESPNews) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 35-3 Sept. 20 * at #8/8 LSU (ESPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 34-29 Oct. 4 * #6/7 TEXAS A&M (ESPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 48-31 Oct. 11 * #2/2 AUBURN (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 38-23 Oct. 25 * at Kentucky (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 45-31 Nov. 1 * ARKANSAS (ESPN2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 17-10 Nov. 8 UT MARTIN (SECN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 45-16 Nov. 15 * at #4/3/5 Alabama (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 25-20 Nov. 22 * VANDERBILT (SECN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W, 51-0 Nov. 29 * at #18/19/19 Ole Miss (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 31-17 Dec. 31 ^ vs. #10/9/12 Georgia Tech (ESPN) (in Miami, Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . L, 49-34 All CAPS - denotes home game | * - denotes SEC game | ^ - denotes Orange Bowl

FOOTBALL INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3 2014 SEC Record/Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2/second in West, third overall 2014 Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Capital One Orange (lost to #12 Georgia Tech, 49-34) 2014 Final Rankings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 11 Associated Press/No. 12 Coaches Offensive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spread (Multiple) Defensive System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 / Multiple Letterwinners Returning/Lost: Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45/22 (10 returning starters) Offense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22/11 (4 returning starters) Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20/10 (4 returning starters) Specialists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/1 (2 returning starters) First Year of Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1895 All-Time Overall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531-558-39 (116th season) All-Time Southeastern Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181-348-12 All-Time Bowl Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-8

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Stricklin Executive Associate AD/Internal Operations, CFO. . . . . . . . . . . Duncan McKenzie Sr. Associate AD/Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bracky Brett Sr. Associate AD/Women’s Sports, Student-Athlete Services . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Carr Sr. Associate AD/Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bo Hemphill Sr. Associate AD/Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Nemeth Sr. Associate AD/Bulldog Club, Ticket Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Richey Sr. Associate AD/External Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Wetherbee

MEDIA RELATIONS Football Contacts (Twitter handle): Bill Martin (@MSUBillMartin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant AD/Media Relations Martin Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662-325-0967 (office)/662-418-3821 (cell) Martin E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMartin@athletics.msstate.edu Kyle Niblett (@KyleNiblett). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Director Niblett Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662-325-8040 (office)/662-418-9139 (cell) Niblett E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KNiblett@athletics.msstate.edu Andrew Piper (@ADPiper7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Director Piper Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 662-325-0972 (office)/662-418-9183 (cell) Piper E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .APiper@athletics.msstate.edu Staff: Bennie Ashford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant AD/Video Production John R. Cade (@JRCade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant AD/Digital Media Bob Carskadon (@BobCarskadon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Media Reporter Gregg Ellis (@MSUSportsGregg). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director Diane Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Secretary Brock Turnipseed (@BrockT_MSU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Director Drew Walker (@DrewWalker35) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant AD/Video Operations

PHONE DIRECTORY (AREA CODE 662) Media Relations Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Football Press Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ticket Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Football Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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325-0540 325-3776 325-2600 325-3470

| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | MEDIA INFORMATION/PRACTICE DATES

SPRING PRACTICE Mississippi State spring football outdoor practice is open to the public and members of the media. Media must remain on the sidelines of the practice fields and in designated areas. Video is only permitted during individual drill periods. It is not permitted during team and scrimmage portions. Still photography may be taken throughout practice. A member of the MSU Media Relations Staff will notify you when it is permissible to shoot. Tripods are not allowed at practice. A complete spring practice schedule is below on the calendar. NOTE: In the event of inclement weather when practice is forced indoors into the Palmeiro Center, practice WILL BE CLOSED to the media and public. PRACTICE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

INTERVIEWS Media interviews with head coach Dan Mullen, assistant coaches and requested players will be conducted following practice ON the practice field. In the event of inclement weather, interviews will be conducted in the upstairs media room of the Seal Complex. Designated player request times are below on the calendar. All player requests must be emailed 24 hours in advance to Bill Martin (BMartin@athletics. msstate.edu) and Kyle Niblett (KNiblett@athletics.msstate.edu).

SCRIMMAGES/SPRING GAME The scrimmages on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 11 will be held in Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Media are allowed to sit in the stands. No media will be allowed on the field. Interviews will take place on the field following the scrimmages.

The Maroon and White Spring Game will kickoff at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.

Admission is free to the public. The press box will be open to media beginning at 9 a.m. Credentials will be required to enter the press box and to access the field.

SUNDAY

15 | MARCH

MONDAY

16

TUESDAY

17

Practice #1 3:20 p.m.

Seal Complex

WEDNESDAY

18

THURSDAY

19

Mullen interview after

22

23

24

Practice #3 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex

30

31

Practice #6 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex

25

6

7

Practice #9 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex

1 | APRIL

13

14

Practice #13 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex Requested assistant coaches/players after

2

Practice #7 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex Requested offensive players/assistant coaches after

8

Requested defensive players after

12

26

Practice #4 3:20 p.m.

Seal Complex

27

Requested offensive players after

Requested defensive players/assistant coaches after

5

20

Practice #2 3:20 p.m.

Seal Complex

SATURDAY

21

Requested assistant coaches after

Requested defensive players after

29

FRIDAY

15

9

Mullen interview after

3

Practice #8 Scrimmage 9:45 a.m.

Davis Wade Stadium

10

Practice #11 4 p.m.

Seal Complex

Requested offensive players after

No availability (Coaches Clinic)

16

17

Mullen/requested players after

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4

Mullen interview after

Practice #10 3:30 p.m.

Seal Complex

Practice #14 2:50 p.m.

Seal Complex

28

Practice #5 11:20 a.m.

Seal Complex

11

Practice #12 Scrimmage 11:35 a.m.

Davis Wade Stadium Mullen interview after

18

M/W Spring Game 11 a.m.

Davis Wade Stadium All coaches/players available after

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No. 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 10 11 11 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 29 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 35 37 37 37 38 39 40 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 51 53 54 56

Name De’Runnya Wilson Will Redmond Gerri Green Fred Brown Donald Gray Fred Ross Jamoral Graham Brandon Holloway Josiah Phillips Kivon Coman Damian Williams Nate Gieb Cedric Jiles Wyatt Anderson Zach Jackson Elijah Staley Dak Prescott Joe Morrow Deontay Evans Nick Fitzgerald Deddrick Thomas Zak Neary Gus Walley Brandon Bryant Malik Dear Taveze Calhoun Chris Rayford Jahmere Irvin-Sills Kendrick Market Cory Qualls Aeris Williams DeAndre Ward Quadry Antoine Tolando Cleveland Brandon Davis Ashton Shumpert Dontavian Lee Boderick Oliver Cory Thomas Westin Graves Gabe Myles Bennie Braswell III Hayes Walker Austin Wilson Winston Chapman Richie Brown Devon Bell Beniquez Brown Logan Cooke J.T. Gray Dezmond Harris A.J. Jefferson Ryan Brown Torrey Dale Kelan Chairs Hunter Bradley Lawrence Brown Nick Proby

Pos. WR DB LB WR WR WR DB RB QB DB QB ATH DB ATH LB QB QB WR DB QB WR ATH TE DB WR DB DB DB DB ATH RB LB LB DB DB RB RB ATH DL K WR RB ATH ATH SN LB P/K LB K/P LB LB DL DL DL LB TE ATH ATH

Ht. 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-1 5-9 6-2 5-10 5-8 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-8 6-2 6-6 6-2 6-4 5-10 6-5 5-9 6-1 6-4 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-1 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-0 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-5 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-6 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-1

Wt. 225 185 240 190 185 205 170 160 220 195 225 175 185 175 210 235 230 210 205 223 170 195 235 200 226 184 190 175 188 205 215 210 225 180 170 218 220 175 300 163 192 170 195 160 225 235 185 235 210 196 235 270 262 255 220 235 258 290

Cl. Jr. Sr. RFr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. RFr. Jr. Jr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Sr. RFr. Sr. Sr. Jr. RFr. Fr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Fr. Sr. RFr. So. Sr. RFr. RFr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. RFr. So. RFr. So. So. So. RFr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr.

Exp. 2L 2L RS 2L JC 2L 1L 2L RS 2L 2L RS 1L RS 3L RS 3L 2L 2L RS HS RS 1L RS HS 3L RS 1L 3L RS RS SQ SQ 2L SQ 2L RS SQ RS 1L 1L SQ RS SQ 3L 2L 3L 2L 1L 1L 1L 2L 3L 1L 1L SQ SQ SQ

Hometown (Previous School) Birmingham, Ala. (Wenonah) Memphis, Tenn. (East) Greenville, Miss. (Greenville Weston) Jackson, Miss. (Jim Hill) Memphis, Tenn. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Tyler, Texas (John Tyler) Decatur, Miss. (Newton County) Tampa, Fla. (Alonso) Starkville, Miss. (Home School) Sheffield, Ala. (Hargrave [Va.] Military Academy) Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) Flowood, Miss. (Madison St. Joseph) Clinton, Miss. (Clinton) Poplarville, Miss. (Pearl River Central) Heidelberg, Miss. (Heidelberg) Marietta, Ga. (Wheeler) Haughton, La. (Haughton) Ocean Springs, Miss. (Ocean Springs) McComb, Miss. (McComb) Richmond Hill, Ga. (Richmond Hill) Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central) Adamsville, Tenn. (Adamsville) Richton, Miss. (Greene County) Tunica, Miss. (Rosa Fort) Jackson, Miss. (Murrah) Morton, Miss. (Morton) Byhalia, Miss. (Byhalia) Elkton, Md. (Tri-State Christian Academy) Batesville, Miss. (South Panola) Forest, Miss. (Forest) West Point, Miss. (West Point) Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka) Belle Chasse, La. (Belle Chasse) Powder Springs, Ga. (Hillgrove) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven) Fulton, Miss. (Itawamba) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Forrest County Agricultural) Meridian, Miss. (Meridian) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory) Flowood, Miss. (Jackson Prep) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Academy) Olive Branch, Miss. (Northpoint Christian) Fairhope, Ala. (Fairhope) Long Beach, Miss. (Long Beach) Vicksburg, Miss. (Warren Central) Florence, Ala. (Florence) Darbun, Miss. (Columbia Academy) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) McCalla, Ala. (McAdory) Summit, Miss. (North Pike) New Orleans, La. (Archbishop Shaw) Kenner, La. (John Curtis Christian) Harvey, La. (St. Augustine) Collierville, Tenn. (Collierville) Columbus, Miss. (Belhaven University) D’Iberville, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)

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No. 57 58 60 61 62 64 67 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 80 83 84 85 86 87 88 88 89 90 94 95 96 97

Name Will Coleman Justin Senior Jamaal Clayborn Deion Calhoun Devon Desper Jocquell Johnson Michael Story Joe Baldwin Justin Malone Cole Carter Elgton Jenkins Kent Flowers Martinas Rankin Jake Thomas Rufus Warren Damien Robinson Ronald Cochran Shelby Christy Taylor Henry Kareem Vance Jr. Darrion Hutcherson Rashun Dixon Jesse Jackson B.J. Hammond Aaron Hamaker Nick James Javous Nicks Grant Harris Nelson Adams Braxton Hoyett Chris Jones Johnathan Calvin

Pos. DL OL OL OL OL OL OL SN OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR ATH WR TE TE WR WR ATH DL WR DL DL DL DL DL

Ht. 6-5 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-7 6-6 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-8 6-4 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-0 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-4

Wt. 245 295 320 325 300 300 290 220 320 295 285 300 300 305 295 325 282 210 180 195 260 210 210 240 240 325 170 270 300 300 308 250

Cl. Jr. Jr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Jr. Fr. RFr. Sr. Jr. RFr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. RFr. So. So. So. Sr. So. RFr. So. RFr. Jr. Jr. RFr. Jr. RFr. Jr. Jr.

Exp. RS 2L 2L RS 2L SQ HS RS 2L 1L RS 1L JC 1L 2L 3L RS RS SQ SQ 1L SQ RS SQ RS 2L SQ RS 2L RS 2L JC

Hometown (Previous School) Tyler, Texas (Tyler JC) Montreal, Quebec (Hargrave [Va.] Military Academy) Jackson, Miss. (Jackson Academy) Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Restoration Academy) Madison, Miss. (Madison Central) Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln [Miss.] CC) Ripley, Miss. (Ripley) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) Madison, Miss. (Madison-Ridgeland Academy) Caledonia, Miss. (Caledonia) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) Hollandale, Miss. (Simmons) Mendenhall, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) Columbus, Miss. (Columbus) Indianola, Miss. (Gentry) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Geismar, La. (Dutchtown) Atlanta, Ga. (Stephenson) Charleston, Miss. (Olive Branch) Dadeville, Ala. (Copiah-Lincoln [Miss.] CC) Jackson, Miss. (Terry) Petal, Miss. (Petal) Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City) Little Rock, Ark. (Catholic) Long Beach, Miss. (Long Beach) Brandon, Miss (University Christian) Bolton, Miss. (Clinton) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Pelham, Ala. (Pelham) Houston, Miss. (Houston) Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 1 4 9 11 14 18 22 23 25 27 62 73

De’Runnya Wilson Gerri Green Jamoral Graham Kivon Coman Elijah Staley Deddrick Thomas Malik Dear Taveze Calhoun Jahmere Irvin-Sills Aeris Williams Devon Desper Elgton Jenkins

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Ryan Brown

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| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | HEAD COACH DAN MULLEN

DAN MULLEN SEVENTH SEASON • 2014 MAXWELL NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

PERSONAL Birthdate: April 27, 1972 Age: 42 Hometown: Manchester, N.H. Education: 1994 – Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Ursinus College; 1996 – Master’s Degree in Education from Wagner College Wife: Megan Children: Canon and Breelyn Elisabeth

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2009-p Mississippi State (Head Coach) 2005-08 Florida (Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks) 2003-04 Utah (Quarterbacks) 2001-02 Bowling Green (Quarterbacks) 1999-00 Notre Dame (Graduate Assistant Offense) 1998 Syracuse (Graduate Assistant Offense) 1996-97 Columbia (Wide Receivers) 1994-95 Wagner (Wide Receivers)

BY THE NUMBERS 46 3 5 4 13 66

Overall wins (3rd in MSU history) Bowl game victories (school record) Straight bowl games (school record) Egg Bowl wins (3rd in MSU history) NFL Draft picks since 2010 Team Records set in Mullen era

MSU WINNING PCT. SINCE 1956 Coach 1. Dan Mullen (2009-pres.)

2. Jackie Sherrill (1991-2003) 3. Emory Bellard (1979-85) 4. Paul Davis (1962-66) 5. Wade Walker (1956-61)

Rec. 46-31 75-75-2 37-42 20-28-2 22-32-2

Pct. .597 .500 .468 .420 .411

Dan Mullen has spearheaded Mississippi State to unprecedented sustained success and reenergized the Bulldog fan base in the process.

The MSU faithful have gone on to watch the 2014 Maxwell National Coach of the Year lead the Maroon and White to five straight bowl games for the first time in 115 years of Bulldog football.

Through six years into his tenure, Mullen (46-31, .597) owns the highest winning percentage as a coach at State since the late Allyn McKeen from 1939-48 (.764), and he is third in school history for wins by a MSU head coach (46). In 2014, Mullen guided the Bulldogs to three straight wins over top-10 teams, a first in college football since 1983 Auburn. In the process, he led the program to its first ever No. 1 ranking, a spot it spent five straight weeks. For his efforts, he was recognized as the Associated Press Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year and the Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year. It was the first time in program history that a coach was awarded with a National Coach of the Year honor.

Mullen became the MSU all-time leader in bowl game victories with three when the Bulldogs trounced Rice 44-7 in the 2013 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. On top of that, Mullen owns a 4-2 record in the Egg Bowl rivalry, the second-highest winning percentage (.667) at MSU all-time against Ole Miss. He ranks third all-time in MSU winning percentage among coaches who have coached more than four seasons.

From the moment of his introduction on Dec. 10, 2008, as the 32nd head coach in school history, supporters have turned out in record numbers and capacity crowds to support the Bulldogs.

Mullen was widely regarded as one of the top young minds in college football when he arrived at Mississippi State, and he brought not only an impressive offensive resume and a list of NFL-developed quarterbacks, but also an energy and passion for the college game.

A total of 13 players have been selected in the NFL Draft during Mullen’s MSU tenure. Of those 13, seven were considered ‘three-stars’ by recruiting services in high school. All seven of those are still in the NFL. The 2014 season was arguably the best in school history as Mullen’s group won 10 regu-

lar season games for the first time and claimed six SEC wins, the most by MSU since 1999.

The Bulldogs finished second in the difficult SEC West and were tabbed seventh in the final College Football Playoff rankings. That propelled the squad to a berth in the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1941.

Mullen’s team rewrote the MSU record books in 2014, shattering 22 single-season records, including 10 by National Player of the Year finalist Dak Prescott. Prescott delivered the finest season by an MSU signal caller in school history and finished eighth in the vote for the Heisman Trophy. Prescott continued a long line of Mullen developed quarterbacks that includes Alex Smith and Tim Tebow.

Mullen developed a team that went from unranked to No. 1 quicker than any in college football history. The Bulldogs entered Sept. 20 at eighth-ranked LSU just outside the polls.

Following a dazzling display by Prescott, MSU recorded its first victory in Tiger Stadium since 1991. Four weeks later, the Bulldogs were the nation’s No. 1 team following wins over No. 6 Texas A&M and No. 2 Auburn. MSU earned its highest Associated Press poll finish since 1940 when the final Top 25 rankings tabbed the Bulldogs No. 11. MSU tied its highest finish ever in the USA Today Amway Coaches poll with a No. 12 ranking. The AP ranking was the second-highest to finish a season in school history, behind only 1940’s No. 9 ranking.

Off the field, Mullen’s players are constant achievers in the classroom and the community donating countless hours to the Starkville area and state of Mississippi. Eighteen Bulldogs were named to the SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll in 2013. During Mullen’s entire six-year tenure at MSU, 110 players have earned the distinction of SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient.

The 42-year-old has helped the program improve its NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) every year in his tenure, including most recently the SEC’s fourth-best football APR with a score of 974. MSU is the only SEC football program to improve its NCAA APR score every year since the formula’s inception.

The Mullen’s created the Mullen Family 36 Foundation, raising more than $250,000 for charity in the last two years. The foundation has impacted the lives of 36 different children’s charities throughout the state of Mississippi.

MULLEN’S YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

School Mississippi State Mississippi State Mississippi State Mississippi State Mississippi State Mississippi State TOTALS

Overall Record 5-7 9-4 7-6 8-5 7-6 10-3 46-31 (.597)

SEC Record 3-5 4-4 2-6 4-4 3-5 6-2 22-26 (.458)

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Notable def. #20 Ole Miss, 41-27 Gator Bowl champs, def. Mich.

Music City Bowl champs won first seven games Liberty Bowl champs, def. UM Orange Bowl, first ever No. 1 rank

| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | ASSISTANT COACHES

MANNY DIAZ

GREG KNOX

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ LINEBACKERS SECOND SEASON

RUNNING BACKS/SPECIAL TEAMS CO. SEVENTH SEASON

• Joins MSU staff after leading an elite defensive unit at Louisiana Tech in 2014 • Louisiana Tech led the nation in turnovers gained (40; 15 fumble recoveries and 25 INT) • Served in same capacity at MSU in 2010; All four of the former MSU linebackers currently on NFL rosters were coached by Diaz

BILLY GONZALES CO-OFFENSIVE COODINATOR/WRs THIRD SEASON • Developed the MSU wideouts into one of the deepest groups in the nation • 12 different Bulldogs caught a touchdown pass in 2014, which led the nation • Promoted to MSU co-offensive coordinator and passing game coordinator in February 2014; Had coaching stints at two other SEC schools - Florida and LSU

JOHN HEVESY CO-OFFENSIVE COODINATOR/OL SEVENTH SEASON • Has tutored three All-American offensive linemen at MSU (Ben Beckwith, 2014; Gabe Jackson, 2012, ‘13; Derek Sherrod, 2010) • MSU had not had an All-American offensive lineman prior to his arrival since 2000 • Took over co-offensive coordinator duties in addition to overseeing the running game in February 2014

TONY HUGHES ASSISTANT HEAD COACH/SAFETIES SEVENTH SEASON • Serves as recruiting coordinator in addition to his safety coaching duties • Spearheaded 2015 recruiting class ranked among the nation’s top 15; Ranked the No. 6 recruiter nationally according to 247Sports • Has been a cornerstone of football in the state of Mississippi since his high school coaching days in 1985.

BRIAN JOHNSON QUARTERBACKS SECOND SEASON • 28-year-old who made a tremendous impact in his first season in 2014, developing Dak Prescott into the most prolific signal caller in school history • First met Dan Mullen at age 16 when Mullen recruited him to Utah • Spent four seasons (2010-13) as an assistant coach at Utah, including one season as the offensive coordinator

• In 2014, coached All-SEC RB Josh Robinson, who tied the MSU career record for yards per carry with 6.2 • Coached four 1,000-yard rushers in his six seasons (Robinson, 2014; LaDarius Perkins, 2012; Vick Ballard, 2011; Anthony Dixon, 2010) ... Named special teams coordinator as well in February 2014

SCOTT SALLACH TIGHT ENDS SEVENTH SEASON • Mentored Malcolm Johnson, who finished his career in 2014 as one of the most productive tight ends in school history ... Collected 79 passes for 1,148 yards and 10 touchdowns • Spent 11 seasons coaching in the Ivy League and graduated from the same alma mater as Dan Mullen, Ursinus College in 1994

DESHEA TOWNSEND CORNERBACKS THIRD SEASON • Helped MSU rank in the SEC’s top five in interceptions in both of his seasons (third in 2014 with 16; fifth in 2013 with 14) • In 2014, Bulldogs led the SEC in passes defended (89) and passes broken up (73) • A 13-year All-Pro NFL corner with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he won two Super Bowls (XL, XLII)

DAVID TURNER DEFENSIVE LINE SIXTH SEASON • Churned out three NFL Draft picks in his five previous seasons and likely another first/ second rounder in Preston Smith this spring ... All three are still NFL standouts (Fletcher Cox, Pernell McPhee, Josh Boyd) • In 2014, MSU ranked second in the SEC in sacks and No. 20 nationally with 37.0 ... Smith became the only player in SEC history to be named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for three-consecutive weeks

RICK COURT HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH SECOND SEASON • Has developed MSU into one of the fittest teams in the nation • Spent three years as the associate strength coach at Ohio State from 2012-13

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Dak Prescott

Ashton Shumpert

QUARTERBACKS

RUNNING BACKS

LETTERMEN RETURNING (2): Dak Prescott (Sr.), Damian Williams (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (0) KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (2): Nick Fitzgerald (RFr.), Elijah Staley (RFr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Dak Prescott (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (0)

LETTERMEN RETURNING (2): Brandon Holloway (Jr.), Ashton Shumpert (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (2): Nick Griffin, Josh Robinson KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (2): Dontavian Lee (RFr.), Aeris Williams (RFr.) STARTERS RETURNING (0) STARTERS LOST (1): Josh Robinson (early entry 2015 NFL Draft)

#15 • Dak Prescott • 6-2 • 230 • Sr. • Haughton, La. • Haughton HS • Coming off the most prolific season by a quarterback in MSU history where he was a finalist for the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien Awards • Finished higher in the Heisman Trophy vote (eighth) than any player in Bulldog history ... Became only the second player in school history to finish in the Heisman balloting (Tom “Shorty” McWilliams, 10th in 1944) • A front runner for the 2015 Heisman Trophy after electing to return to school for his senior season ... Currently working toward master’s degree • Shattered 12 MSU individual single-season records in 2014 • The MSU career record holder in touchdowns responsible (72), completion percentage (.601), 200-yard passing games (17) and interception percentage (.0260) • Owns a 14-6 career record as a starter • One of just two players in the last seven seasons to average 265 passing yards and 75 rushing yards per game in a single season (Johnny Manziel, 2012) • The only player in the nation last season with at least 3,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards • Accounted for at least three touchdowns in nine of the 13 games in the 2014 season • The first 3,000-yard single-season passer in school history (3,449) • Ranks 19th in SEC history in career touchdowns responsible for (72) • In 2014, threw for 3,449 yards on 244-of-396 passing with 11 interceptions and a school-record 27 touchdowns • Rushed for 986 yards on 210 attempts with 14 scores on the ground ...

Ranked second nationally among all rushers in third down TDs (7) • For his career, has completed 418-of-692 passes for 5,583 yards and 41 touchdowns while rushing for 1,933 yards on 376 carries with 31 scores • Needs just one TD to tie the MSU career record for TD passes

#10 • Brandon Holloway • 5-8 • 160 • Jr. • Tampa, Fla. • Alonso HS • Speedster with big play capability • Rushed for 294 yards on 45 carries averaging 6.5 yards per carry, including a season-long 51-yarder vs. Texas A&M #32 • Ashton Shumpert • 6-2 • 218 • Jr. • Fulton, Miss. • Itawamba HS • The most experienced running back on the roster who has served in a backup role the past two seasons • Rushed for 282 yards on 47 carries as a sophomore • Averaged 6.8 yards per carry in the Egg Bowl vs. Ole Miss, finishing with 68 yards on 10 carries NOTABLES: • With the departure of Josh Robinson for the 2015 NFL Draft, MSU will have a new starter at the position for the third straight year • The Bulldogs have produced four 1,000-yard running backs in Dan Mullen’s six seasons • Key freshmen Dontavian Lee and Aeris Williams were highly touted coming out of high school and redshirted in 2014 ... They will both make significant impacts in 2015 ... Both had strong bowl practices

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De’Runnya Wilson

Gus Walley

WIDE RECEIVERS

TIGHT ENDS

LETTERMEN RETURNING (6): Fred Brown (Jr.), Joe Morrow (Sr.), Gabe Myles (So.), Fred Ross (Jr.), De’Runnya Wilson (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (2): Robert Johnson, Jameon Lewis KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (1): Jesse Jackson (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMERS (2): Donald Gray (Jr.), Malik Dear (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): De’Runnya Wilson (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (2): Robert Johnson, Jameon Lewis

LETTERMEN RETURNING (2): Darrion Hutcherson (Sr.), Gus Walley (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (2): Brandon Hill, Malcolm Johnson STARTERS RETURNING (0) STARTERS LOST (1): Malcolm Johnson

#1 • De’Runnya Wilson • 6-5 • 225 • Jr. • Birmingham, Ala. • Wenonah HS • An All-SEC candidate at wide receiver who can stretch the field and make game-changing plays with his athleticism • Didn’t start playing football until senior year of high school but has developed into a premier wide receiver • MSU’s leading returning receiver after hauling in 47 catches for 680 yards and nine touchdowns a year ago • Led the nation on third down touchdowns with five while 12 of his 14 catches on third down went for first downs • Closed the season with back-to-back 100-yard receiving games and stepped up in big games, averaging 96.3 yards per game vs. ranked foes #8 • Fred Ross • 6-2 • 205 • Jr. • Tyler, Texas • John Tyler HS • A go-to target for quarterback Dak Prescott • Ranked third on the squad with 30 catches for 489 yards and five scores • Owned two 100-yard receiving games as a sophomore (Arkansas, Georgia Tech) • Hauled in the infamous 42-yard ‘Hail Mary’ as time expired in the first half of the 2014 Orange Bowl NOTABLES: • Despite the departures of Jameon Lewis and Robert Johnson, MSU will be as deep as it has been in years at wide receiver • Billy Gonzales’ wide receivers accounted for 2,608 yards last season and 81.1 percent of that returns to the roster in 2015 • Prior to last season, only five times in program history did the Bulldogs produce multiple 100-yard receivers in a game ... Then for the first time since 2010, they did it twice last season • The Bulldogs had three 100-yard receivers in the same game for the first time in school history when Joe Morrow (6/117), De’Runnya Wilson (9/105) and Fred Ross (6/102) achived the feat in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech ... All three of those standouts return in 2015 • Early enrollees Donald Gray and Malik Dear could make an immediate impact ... Gray was a JUCO All-American last season with 989 yards

Justin Malone

OFFENSIVE LINE LETTERMEN RETURNING (9): Cole Carter (Jr.), Jamaal Clayborn (Jr.), Devon Desper (Jr.), Kent Flowers (So.), Justin Malone (Sr.), Damien Robinson (Sr.), Justin Senior (Jr.), Jake Thomas (So.), Rufus Warren (Sr.) LETTERMEN LOST (4): Ben Beckwith, Blaine Clausell, Dillon Day, Archie Muniz KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (3): Deion Calhoun (RFr.), Ronald Cochran (RFr.), Elgton Jenkins (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMER (1): Martinas Rankin (Jr.) STARTERS RETURNING (2): Justin Malone (Sr.), Justin Senior (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (3): Ben Beckwith, Blaine Clausell, Dillon Day NOTABLES: • MSU’s starting center (Day), right guard (Beckwith), left tackle (Clausell) all departed to graduation in 2014.

• The Bulldogs return a combined 32 career starts on the line: Justin Malone (16), Justin Senior (14) and Devon Desper (2).

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| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | POSITION OUTLOOKS • Malone, at 6-foot-7, 320 pounds, is MSU’s most veteran offensive lineman. The senior started 11 games at left guard last season.

• Justin Senior, a junior, started all 13 games at right tackle last season.

Chris Jones

DEFENSIVE LINE Richie Brown

LINEBACKERS LETTERMEN RETURNING (6): Beniquez Brown (Jr.), Richie Brown (Jr.), Kelan Chairs (So.), J.T. Gray (So.), Dezmond Harris (So.), Zach Jackson (Sr.) LETTERMEN LOST (3): Christian Holmes, Benardrick McKinney, Matt Wells KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (1): Gerri Green (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMER (1): Leo Lewis (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Beniquez Brown (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (2): Benardrick McKinney, Matt Wells #42 • Beniquez Brown • 6-1 • 235 • Jr. • Florence, Ala. • Florence HS • The Bulldogs most veteran linebacker, smart and instinctive • Started 12 games at outside linebacker last season and is the only linebacker on the roster with starting experience (15 career starts) • The leading returning tackler on the squad and was the second-leading tackler behind NFL bound Benardrick McKinney last year ... Had 62 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions #39 • Richie Brown • 6-2 • 235 • Jr. • Long Beach, Miss. • Long Beach • Solid linebacker, who despite not starting a game last season, saw as much playing time as Benardrick McKinney and Beniquez Brown ...

Steps into the starting role at middle linebacker in 2015 • Had 50 tackles and was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week after recording three interceptions in the second half against Texas A&M ... Became the first SEC player to record three picks in a game since 2008

LETTERMEN RETURNING (6): Nelson Adams (Jr.), Ryan Brown (Sr.), Torrey Dale (Jr.), Nick James (Jr.), A.J. Jefferson (Jr.), Chris Jones (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (4): Kaleb Eulls, P.J. Jones, Preston Smith, Curtis Virges KEY 2014 REDSHIRTS (3): Will Coleman (Jr.), Grant Harris (RFr.), Braxton Hoyett (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMER (1): Johnathan Calvin (Jr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Ryan Brown (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (3): Kaleb Eulls, P.J. Jones, Preston Smith #48 • Ryan Brown • 6-6 • 262 • Sr. • New Orleans, La. • Shaw HS • Returning defensive end poised for an outstanding senior season • Started 12 games a year ago and ranked second among all defensive linemen in tackles with 39 ... Logged seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks • Ranked second on the team in quarterback hurries with 10 #96 • Chris Jones • 6-5 • 308 • Jr. • Houston, Miss. • Houston HS • Versatile defender who can play inside or out • A likely high NFL Draft pick when his collegiate days are complete • Had 26 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and three sacks as a sophomore NOTABLES: • David Turner’s line returns experience and athleticism, including key contributors Brown, Jones, Nelson Adams and A.J. Jefferson ... Jefferson notched seven tackles for loss at defensive tackle last season.

• Jefferson and Brown are likely to anchor the end positions with Torrey Dale, Will Coleman and newcomer Jonathan Calvin being in the mix

NOTABLES: • Despite the departure of likely NFL first round draft pick Benardrick McKinney, linebacker will be one of the deepest positions for MSU in 2015 • Beniquez Brown and Richie Brown provide veteran experience while returning key contributors Zach Jackson, Kelan Chairs and Dezmond Harris will be in the mix • The future is bright for MSU at linebacker ... sophomore J.T. Gray was the only true freshman to see action on defense last season and can play on the outside ... Gerri Green, at 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, redshirted in 2014 and will be a valuable asset in the middle ... True freshman Leo Lewis, a prized four-star recruit, will be on campus this summer

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Ryan Brown

| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | POSITION OUTLOOKS/SIGNING CLASS #2 • Will Redmond • 6-0 • 185 • Sr. • Memphis, Tenn. • East HS • Lockdown corner with playmaking ability who is a projected first round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft • Will step into starting role in 2015 after being the leading tackler in the secondary a year ago (51 tackles and three tackles for loss) • Tied for the team lead in interceptions with three, including the game-winning pick in the final seconds of the Arkansas game (see picture to the left) #23 • Taveze Calhoun • 6-1 • 184 • Sr. • Morton, Miss. • Morton HS • Smart corner who has more starting experience than any player on the roster with 24 starts ... Started all 13 games opposite Jamerson Love last season

Will Redmond

DEFENSIVE BACKS/SECONDARY LETTERMEN RETURNING (9): Taveze Calhoun (Sr.), Tolando Cleveland (Jr.), Kivon Coman (Jr.), Deontay Evans (Jr.) Jamoral Graham (So.), Jahmere Irvin-Sills (So.), Cedric Jiles (Jr.), Kendrick Market (Sr.), Will Redmond (Sr.) LETTERMEN LOST (3): Justin Cox, Jay Hughes, Jamerson Love 2014 REDSHIRTS (2): Brandon Bryant (RFr.), Chris Rayford (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMER (1): Jamal Peters (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Taveze Calhoun (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (3): Justin Cox, Jay Hughes, Jamerson Love

NOTABLES: • MSU’s starting corner tandem of Will Redmond and Taveze Calhoun -- both seniors -- will be one of the most experienced and elite in the SEC • Tolando Cleveland and Cedric Jiles, who missed the 2014 season with a hamstring injury, have experience as corner as well ... Former wide receiver Jamoral Graham moves to cornerback this spring and has athleticism and speed • The Bulldogs must replace their safeties with the losses of Jay Hughes and Justin Cox ... Brandon Bryant will be a key name ... The Tunica native redshirted last season as a true freshman and has tremendous ability ... Deontay Evans and Kivon Coman will be contributors at safety ... Senior safety Kendrick Market returns from a season-ending Achilles injury he suffered in the Egg Bowl on Nov. 29 • MSU signed Jamal Peters of Bassfield, Miss. ... Peters was the No. 1 recruit in the state of Mississippi for 2015 ... The four-star safety could contribute immediately when he arrives this summer

2015 SIGNING CLASS (RANKED NO. 16 BY ESPN.COM) Name Fletcher Adams Johnathan Calvin * Malik Dear * Nick Gibson Donald Gray * Farrod Green Justin Johnson Dontea Jones Kendell Jones Keith Joseph Jr. Traver Jung Leo Lewis Mark McLaurin Keith Mixon Harrison Moon T.D. Moton Anfernee Mullins Alec Murphy Jamal Peters Martinas Rankin * Maurice Smitherman Jonnas Spivey Chris Stamps Michael Story * Deddrick Thomas * Nick Tiano Tim Washington Darryl Williams

Pos. DL DL WR RB WR TE WR ATH DL LB LB LB DB WR OL DL DL RB DB OL DB WR DB OL WR QB LB OL

Ht. 6-2 6-4 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-2 5-8 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-5 5-9 6-1 6-1 6-4 5-9 6-5 6-3 6-3

Wt. 260 250 226 197 185 215 224 260 255 226 215 231 210 175 276 310 245 225 216 300 178 181 170 290 170 230 183 304

Hometown (School) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon HS) Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Jackson, Miss. (Murrah HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center) Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover HS) Louisville, Miss. (Louisville HS) Pinson, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville HS) Pascagoula, Miss. (Pascagoula HS) Greenville, Miss. (Holmes CC) Brookhaven, Miss. (Brookhaven HS) Collins, Miss. (Collins HS) Birmingham, Ala. (Shades Valley School) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Signal Mountain HS) Shreveport, La. (Woodlawn HS) Aliceville, Ala. (Aliceville HS) Nixa, Mo. (Nixa HS) Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield HS) Mendenhall, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) Adamsville, Ala. (Minor HS) Bay Springs, Miss. (Bay Springs HS) Vicksburg, Miss. (Warren Central HS) Ripley, Miss. (Ripley HS) Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central HS) Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylor School) Yazoo City, Miss. (Yazoo City HS) Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer City HS)

* BOLD denotes early enrollee in January 2015 who will participate in spring practice; counts toward 2014 signing class

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2014 RESULTS

SCORE BY QUARTERS

OVERALL RECORD: 10-3 • SEC RECORD: 6-2 DATE Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Dec. 31

OPPONENT SOUTHERN MISS (SECN) UAB (FSN) at South Alabama (ESPNews) * at #8/8 LSU (ESPN) * #6/7 TEXAS A&M (ESPN) * #2/2 AUBURN (CBS) * at Kentucky (CBS) * ARKANSAS (ESPN2) UT Martin (SECN) * at #4/3/5 Alabama (CBS) * Vanderbilt (SECN) * at #18/19/19 Ole Miss (CBS) ^ vs. #10/9/12 Georgia Tech (ESPN)

RESULT W, 49-0 W, 47-34 W, 35-3 W, 34-29 W, 48-31 W, 38-23 W, 45-31 W, 17-10 W, 45-16 L, 25-20 W, 51-0 L, 31-17 L, 49-34

LOCATION (ATT.) Starkville, Miss. (61,889) Starkville, Miss. (57,704) Mobile, Ala. (38,129) Baton Rouge, La. (102,321) Starkville, Miss. (61,133) Starkville, Miss. (62,945) Lexington, Ky. (64,791) Starkville, Miss. (62,307) Starkville, Miss. (61,421) Tuscaloosa, Ala. (101,821) Starkville, Miss. (60,493) Oxford, Miss. (62,058) Miami, Fla. (58,211)

All CAPS - denotes home game | ^ - denotes Capital One Orange Bowl * - denotes Southeastern Conference game

TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

MSU 480 36.9 84 334 160 159 15 3,030 3,303 273 578 5.2 233.1 29 3,649 261-423-12 8.6 14.0 280.7 31 6,679 1001 6.7 513.8 27-538 25-149 16-186 19.9 6.0 11.6 21-11 67-513 39.5 60-2,574 42.9 39.5 86-5,295 61.6 41.9 29:37 91/196 (46%) 9/21 (43%) 37-225 87 64 12-16 0-2 (50-61) 82% (39-61) 64% (60-64) 94% 427,892 7/61,127

OPP 282 21.7 82 268 115 143 10 1,970 2,291 321 472 4.2 151.5 17 3,547 264-505-16 7.0 13.4 272.8 17 5,517 977 5.6 424.4 58-1038 14-101 12-36 17.9 7.2 3.0 17-7 57-476 36.6 88-3,574 40.6 38.2 57-3,476 61.0 39.3 30:21 72/205 (35%) 9/22 (41%) 23-148 0 35 13-20 1-4 (28-44) 64% (19-44) 43% (31-32) 97% 369,120 5/73,824

1st 106 49

Mississippi State Opponents

2nd 160 70

3rd 117 80

4th 97 83

Total 480 282

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING Josh Robinson Dak Prescott Brandon Holloway Ashton Shumpert Nick Griffin Damian Williams Jameon Lewis Gabe Myles Fred Ross TEAM Total Opponents

GP 13 13 13 12 13 6 10 13 13 9 13 13

Att 190 210 45 47 39 16 7 4 2 14 578 472

Gain 1238 1125 296 282 165 90 56 35 7 0 3303 2291

Loss 35 139 2 8 8 27 0 0 1 53 273 321

Net 1203 986 294 274 157 63 56 35 6 -53 3030 1970

Avg 6.3 4.7 6.5 5.8 4.0 3.9 8.0 8.8 3.0 -3.8 5.2 4.2

TD 11 14 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 29 17

Long 73 56 51 59 24 29 26 20 7 0 73 91

Avg/G 92.5 75.8 22.6 22.8 12.1 10.5 5.6 2.7 0.5 -5.9 233.1 151.5

PASSING Dak Prescott Damian Williams Jameon Lewis Gabe Myles Devon Bell Logan Cooke Total Opponents

GP 13 6 10 13 11 9 13 13

Effic 151.7 160.5 631.6 192.4 184.0 -200.0 152.7 116.0

Cmp-Att-Int 244-396-11 14-23-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-1 261-423-12 264-505-16

Pct 61.6 60.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 61.7 52.3

Yards 3449 155 24 11 10 0 3649 3547

TD 27 3 1 0 0 0 31 17

Long 74 44 24 11 10 0 74 88

Avg/G 265.3 25.8 2.4 0.8 0.9 0.0 280.7 272.8

RECEIVING De’Runnya Wilson Jameon Lewis Fred Ross Malcolm Johnson Josh Robinson Gabe Myles Fred Brown Joe Morrow Robert Johnson Jamoral Graham Gus Walley Brandon Holloway Brandon Hill Nick Griffin Ashton Shumpert Dak Prescott Total Opponents

GP 12 10 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 9 12 13 13 13 12 13 13 13

No. 47 32 30 28 28 22 18 17 14 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 261 264

Yards 680 380 489 380 370 178 299 344 227 78 49 10 57 45 18 35 3649 3547

Avg 14.5 11.9 16.3 13.6 13.2 8.1 16.6 20.2 16.2 15.6 12.2 2.5 19.0 15.0 6.0 17.5 14.0 13.4

TD 9 2 5 3 1 0 2 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 31 17

Long 44 74 69 30 47 26 51 55 68 44 20 6 40 23 8 24 74 88

Avg/G 56.7 38.0 37.6 29.2 28.5 13.7 23.0 26.5 17.5 8.7 4.1 0.8 4.4 3.5 1.5 2.7 280.7 272.8

PUNT RETURNS Jamoral Graham Fred Ross Jameon Lewis Kivon Coman Brandon Holloway Total Opponents

No. 14 7 2 1 1 25 14

Yards 67 75 5 1 1 149 101

Avg 4.8 10.7 2.5 1.0 1.0 6.0 7.2

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 21 34 5 0 1 34 26

KICK RETURNS Robert Johnson Brandon Holloway Jameon Lewis Nick Griffin Christian Holmes Will Redmond Justin Cox Total Opponents

No. 12 8 3 1 1 1 1 27 58

Yards 214 159 65 -1 61 13 27 538 1038

Avg 17.8 19.9 21.7 -1.0 61.0 13.0 27.0 19.9 17.9

TD 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Long 29 23 24 0 61 13 27 61 36

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| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | 2014 FINAL STATISTICS FIELD GOALS Made-Att Pct Westin Graves 0-1 0.0 Evan Sobiesk 12-14 85.7 Logan Cooke 0-1 0.0

^ De’Runnya Wilson INTERCEPTIONS Will Redmond Richie Brown Beniquez Brown Jay Hughes Preston Smith Tolando Cleveland Justin Cox Taveze Calhoun Total Opponents

No. 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 16 12

Yards 5 54 24 18 35 50 0 0 186 36

Avg 1.7 18.0 12.0 9.0 17.5 25.0 0.0 0.0 11.6 3.0

TD 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

Long 5 30 24 18 21 45 0 0 45 27

FUMBLE RETURNS Christian Holmes Ben. McKinney Jay Hughes Total Opponents

No. 1 1 0 2 1

Yards 51 9 0 60 25

Avg 51.0 9.0 0.0 30.0 25.0

TD 1 0 1 2 1

Long 51 9 0 51 25

SCORING Evan Sobiesk Dak Prescott Josh Robinson De’Runnya Wilson Fred Ross Joe Morrow Malcolm Johnson Jameon Lewis Christian Holmes Ashton Shumpert Fred Brown Gus Walley Jamoral Graham Brandon Hill Preston Smith Jay Hughes Nick Griffin Brandon Holloway Robert Johnson Westin Graves Logan Cooke Total Opponents

TD 0 15 12 9 5 4 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 64 35

FGs 12-14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 12-16 13-20

Kick 56-59 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 4-5 0-0 60-64 31-32

Rush 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-2

Rcv 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pass 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1

TOTAL OFFENSE Dak Prescott Josh Robinson Brandon Holloway Ashton Shumpert Damian Williams Nick Griffin Jameon Lewis Gabe Myles Devon Bell Bennie Braswell Fred Ross TEAM Total Opponents

GP 13 13 13 12 6 13 10 13 11 1 13 9 13 13

Plays 606 190 45 47 39 39 8 5 1 4 2 14 1001 977

Rush 986 1203 294 274 63 157 56 35 0 9 6 -53 3030 1970

Pass 3449 0 0 0 155 0 24 11 10 0 0 0 3649 3547

Total 4435 1203 294 274 218 157 80 46 10 9 6 -53 6679 5517

Avg/G 341.2 92.5 22.6 22.8 36.3 12.1 8.0 3.5 0.9 9.0 0.5 -5.9 513.8 424.4

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Points 92 90 72 54 30 24 18 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 0 480 282

01-19 0-0 0-0 0-0

20-29 30-39 40-49 0-0 0-0 0-1 6-6 5-6 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-1

50-99 Long 0-0 0 0-0 45 0-0 0

Blkd 0 0 0

Blkd 0 0 0 1

FG SEQUENCE Southern Miss UAB South Alabama LSU Texas A&M Auburn Kentucky Arkansas UT Martin Alabama Vanderbilt Ole Miss Georgia Tech

Mississippi State 40 (27),(28) 42 (21) (26),42 (37) (27) (23),(32) (34) (45),34 (32),(30)

Opponents 30 (44),(46) 31,(26) (30) (27) 28,(21),(22),(42) (34),50 (36),42 (33) (36),37 41 (39) -

PUNTING Devon Bell Logan Cooke Total Opponents

No. 50 10 60 88

Yards 2160 414 2574 3574

Avg 43.2 41.4 42.9 40.6

Long 70 51 70 62

TB 5 0 5 3

FC 16 6 22 28

I20 18 2 20 37

50+ 12 1 13 15

KICKOFFS Logan Cooke Devon Bell Westin Graves Evan Sobiesk Total Opponents

No. 54 29 2 1 86 57

Yards 3334 1851 100 10 5295 3476

Avg 61.7 63.8 50.0 10.0 61.6 61.0

TB 15 11 0 0 26 28

OB 2 0 0 0 2 1

Retn

Net

YdLn

17.9 19.9

41.9 39.3

23 25

ALL PURPOSE Josh Robinson Dak Prescott De’Runnya Wilson Fred Ross Jameon Lewis Brandon Holloway Robert Johnson Malcolm Johnson Joe Morrow Fred Brown Ashton Shumpert Gabe Myles Nick Griffin Jamoral Graham Damian Williams Christian Holmes Tolando Cleveland Brandon Hill Richie Brown Gus Walley Preston Smith Justin Cox Beniquez Brown Jay Hughes Will Redmond Bennie Braswell Kivon Coman TEAM Total Opponents

GP 13 13 12 13 10 13 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 9 6 13 13 13 13 12 13 9 13 13 12 1 13 9 13 13

Rush 1203 986 0 6 56 294 0 0 0 0 274 35 157 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 -53 3030 1970

Rcv 370 35 680 489 380 10 227 380 344 299 18 178 45 78 0 0 10 57 0 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3649 3547

PR 0 0 0 75 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 149 101

KR 0 0 0 0 65 159 214 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 13 0 0 0 538 1038

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 54 0 35 0 24 18 5 0 0 0 186 36

Total 1573 1021 680 570 506 464 441 380 344 299 292 213 201 145 63 61 60 57 54 49 35 27 24 18 18 9 1 -53 7552 6692

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Avg/G 121.0 78.5 56.7 43.8 50.6 35.7 33.9 29.2 26.5 23.0 24.3 16.4 15.5 16.1 10.5 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.1 2.7 3.0 1.8 1.4 1.5 9.0 0.1 -5.9 580.9 514.8

| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | 2014 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Beniquez Brown

# 50 42 44 23 2 39 26 91 22 48 1C 5 92 14 1E 93 31 47 3 96 9 94 98 88 25 46 45 32 28 30 29 51 49 99 40 43 38 12 53 3B 85

Player Benardrick McKinney Beniquez Brown Christian Holmes Taveze Calhoun Will Redmond Richie Brown Kendrick Market Preston Smith Matthew Wells Ryan Brown Kivon Coman Jamerson Love Kaleb Eulls Zach Jackson Deontay Evans P.J. Jones Tolando Cleveland A.J. Jefferson Jay Hughes Chris Jones Justin Cox Nelson Adams Curtis Virges Nick James Jahmere Irvin-Sills Dezmond Harris J.T. Gray Ashton Shumpert Deandre Ward Brandon Wells Quadry Antoine Kelan Chairs Torrey Dale John Harris Devon Bell Logan Cooke Winston Chapman Robert Johnson Hunter Bradley Boderick Oliver Rashun Dixon Total

Will Redmond

GP 13 13 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 9 13 13 13 9 6 6 12 13 4 9 7 11 5 11 9 13 13 3 3 2 13

l--------Tackles------l Solo Ast Total 35 36 71 30 32 62 27 33 60 35 18 53 37 14 51 24 26 50 29 20 49 22 26 48 25 20 45 17 22 39 22 17 39 17 17 34 10 24 34 20 14 34 22 12 34 8 23 31 21 8 29 14 14 28 15 11 26 9 17 26 15 6 21 6 13 19 3 14 17 4 7 11 5 5 10 6 4 10 4 5 9 4 2 6 2 4 6 5 1 6 4 1 5 2 3 5 2 2 4 .

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1 509 478 987

TFL-Yds 8.0- 25 7.0- 24 2.0- 5 3.5- 8 3.0- 3 1.0- 1 1.5- 3 15.0- 81 8.5- 35 7.0- 30 1.0- 1 3.0- 7 3.0- 19 1.0- 5 1.0- 2 1.0- 9 2.0- 6 7.0- 23 .

3.5- 13 0.5- 1 2.0- 9 0.5- 0 . . . . . . .

1.0- 6 .

1.0- 4 . . . . . . . .

84- 320

Sacks No-Yds 3.0- 17 2.0- 12 . . . . .

9.0- 60 4.0- 21 3.5- 25 .

0.5- 3 3.0- 19 0.5- 3 .

1.0- 9 0.5- 4 2.5- 17 .

3.0- 12 .

1.5- 9 . . . . . . . .

1.0- 6 .

1.0- 4 . . . . . . . .

37- 225

l---Pass Defense---l Int-Yds BU PD .

4 4 2- 24 2 4 .

1 1 1- 0 9 10 3- 5 5 8 3- 54 3 6 .

1 1 2- 35 3 5 .

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2- 50 7 9 . . .

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16- 186 73 89

QBH 3 3 2 .

2 1 .

15 6 10 .

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84

Fumbles Rcv-Yds 3- 9 .

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1- 0 . . . . . . . . . .

1- 0 1- 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7- 60

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| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | 2014 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

2014 MSU GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS OFFENSE Game Southern Miss UAB at South Alabama at LSU Texas A&M Auburn at Kentucky Arkansas UT-Martin at Alabama Vanderbilt at Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech

WR F. Brown Wilson F. Brown Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Ross Wilson Wilson

WR Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Myles Myles Lewis Myles Ross Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis

WR R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson R. Johnson

DE R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown R. Brown Eulls R. Brown R. Brown

DT P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones P.J. Jones

LT Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell Clausell

LG Malone Malone Malone Malone Malone Malone Malone Malone Beckwith Malone Muniz Malone Malone

C Day Day Day Day Beckwith Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day

RG Beckwith Beckwith Beckwith Beckwith Desper Beckwith Beckwith Beckwith Desper Beckwith Beckwith Beckwith Beckwith

RT Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior

TE M. Johnson Griffin (2RB) M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson M. Johnson

RB Robinson Robinson Griffin Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Robinson Griffin Robinson Robinson

DEFENSE Southern Miss UAB at South Alabama at LSU Texas A&M Auburn at Kentucky Arkansas UT-Martin at Alabama Vanderbilt at Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech

DT Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Eulls Virges Eulls Eulls

DE P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith P. Smith

LB M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells M. Wells

LB McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney McKinney

LB B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown B. Brown Holmes B. Brown B. Brown

CB Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love Love

SS Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes Market Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes Hughes

FS Cox Cox Evans Market Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Cox Market Market Evans

CB Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun

CAREER STARTS BY POSITION (2015 RETURNERS) OFFENSE

DEFENSE

LT Justin Senior - 1

TE none

LG Justin Malone - 10

WR Joe Morrow - 12 De’Runnya Wilson - 10 Fred Brown - 2 Gabe Myles - 3 Fred Ross - 2

C none RG Justin Malone - 6 Devon Desper - 2

RB Nick Griffin - 4

RT Justin Senior - 13

QB Dak Prescott - 20 Damian Williams - 1

DE Ryan Brown - 13 Chris Jones - 1

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DT Chris Jones - 3

CB Taveze Calhoun - 24 Cedric Jiles - 3

LB Beniquez Brown - 15

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Kendrick Market - 16 Deontay Evans - 3

QB Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott Prescott

| 2015 SPRING PROSPECTUS | MULLEN ERA RECORDS

REWRITING THE MISSISSIPPI STATE RECORD BOOKS IN THE @COACHDANMULLEN ERA (2009-14)

Mississippi State has shattered 66 team or individual single-season and career records in the Dan Mullen era.

Individual Single-Season (30 overall, 14 in 2014) Rushing Yards – Anthony Dixon; 1,391 (2009) Rushing Yards by a QB – Dak Prescott; 986 (2014) Rushing Yards Per Game – Anthony Dixon; 126.5 (2009) 100-Yard Rushing Games – Anthony Dixon; 8 (2009) Rushing Touchdowns – Vick Ballard; 19 (2010) Total Offense – Dak Prescott; 4,435 (2014) Total Offense Yards Per Game – Dak Prescott; 341.2 (2014) Touchdowns Responsible For – Dak Prescott; 41 (2014) Passing Attempts – Dak Prescott; 396 (2014) Passing Completions – Dak Prescott; 244 (2014) Completion Percentage – Dak Prescott; .616 (2014) Passing Yards – Dak Prescott; 3,449 (2014) Passing Yards Per Game – Dak Prescott; 265.3 (2014) 200-Yard Passing Games – Dak Prescott; 12 (2014) Passing Touchdowns – Dak Prescott; 27 (2014) Passing Efficiency – Dak Prescott; 151.7 (2014) Consecutive Attempts Without an INT – Tyler Russell; 137 (2012) Receiving Touchdowns – Chad Bumphis; 12 (2012) Points Scored – Vick Ballard; 120 (210) Touchdowns Scored – Vick Ballard; 20 (2010) PAT Kicks Attempted – Evan Sobiesk, 59 (2014) PAT Kicks Made – Evan Sobiesk; 56 (2014) Most Kickoff Returns – Leon Berry; 38 (2009) Kickoff Return Yardage – Leon Berry; 1,015 (2009) Kickoff Return Touchdowns – Jameon Lewis; 1 (2012) Yards Per Kickoff Return – Leon Berry; 26.8 (2010) Interceptions – Corey Broomfield; 6 (2009) Return Yards Per Interception – Johnthan Banks; 36.2 (2009) Interceptions Return Yards – Johnthan Banks; 145 (2009) Interceptions Returned for a Touchdowns – Johnthan Banks & Corey Broomfield; 2 (2009) Bold - indicates record shattered in 2014

Team Single-Season (15 overall, 15 in 2014) Total Offensive Yards – 6,679 (2014) Total Plays – 1,001 (2014) Yards Per Play - 6.7 (2014)

Per Game Offense – 513.8 (2014) Points Scored – 480 (2014) Points Per Game - 36.9 (2014) Most Offensive Touchdowns – 60 (2014) Total First Downs – 334 (2014) Passing Yardage – 3,649 (2014) Passing Yards Per Game – 280.7 (2014) Completion Percentage – .617 (2014) Completions – 261 (2014) Passing Touchdowns – 31 (2014) Blocked Kicks – 4 (2014) Most PAT Kicks Made – 60 (2014) Bold - indicates record shattered in 2014

Individual Career (21) Rushing Attempts – Anthony Dixon; 910 Rushing Yards – Anthony Dixon; 3,994 100-Yard Rushing Games – Anthony Dixon; 17 Rushing Touchdowns – Anthony Dixon; 42 All-Purpose Yards – Anthony Dixon; 4,443 Total Plays – Anthony Dixon; 966 Touchdowns Responsible - Dak Prescott; 72 Completion Percentage – Dak Prescott; .601 Passing Touchdowns – Tyler Russell; 42 200-Yard Passing Games - Dak Prescott; 17 Passing Efficiency – Tyler Russell; 144.54 Interception Percentage – Dak Prescott; .0260 Consecutive Attempts Without an Interception – Tyler Russell; 137 Receiving Yards – Chad Bumphis; 2,270 Receiving Touchdowns – Chad Bumphis; 24 Points – Anthony Dixon; 276 Touchdowns Scored – Anthony Dixon; 46 Yards Per Kickoff Return – Leon Berry; 26.7 Kickoff Return Yards Per Game – Leon Berry; 84.6 Kickoff Return Touchdowns – Leon Berry; 2 Total Yards Per Return – Leon Berry; 26.7

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