Mississippi State had to fend off other SEC West opponents to land a big commitment from Jeffery Simmons, the 84th-ranked player in the ESPN 300 on Wednesday.
Simmons, a 6-foot-4, 262-pound defensive end, spurned Ole Miss and Alabama to stay with the in-state Bulldogs. The four-star prospect visited all three of his favorite schools in January, but his official visit to Mississippi State on Jan. 22 pushed the Bulldogs to the top of his list.
Here’s a breakdown of what Simmons brings to the table, whom he reminds us of, and how he can impact the Mississippi State in 2016.