A year ago, Jeffery Simmons entered Mississippi State amid a storm of controversy. Now, Dan Mullen views the sophomore-to-be as a potential leader on the defense.
Mullen named the defensive tackle as a source of leadership on a revamped defensive line during a news conference as the Bulldogs near the halfway mark of spring practice.
Last year, Simmons faced assault charges after repeatedly striking a woman who was involved in an altercation with his sister. Video footage of the incident circulated widely, and Mississippi State drew heavy criticism for allowing him to enroll.