Entering his redshirt sophomore season this year, Mississippi State safety Brandon Bryant is one of the leading returning playmakers not just in the secondary but across MSU’s entire defense. Earning a starting role midway through his freshman campaign, Bryant ended up finishing fifth on the team with 63 tackles, and his three interceptions led all Bulldogs last season.
Considered the fastest player on the defense and quite possibly on the team, Bryant has taken on a leadership role under new safeties coach Maurice Linguist, also switching his jersey to No. 1 in an effort to showcase his role on the team.