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Mississippi State DT Jeffery Simmons Declares for 2019 NFL Draft

Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is going to test his skills against the rest of the 2019 NFL draft class.

In a letter released on the Bulldogs' official athletics site, Simmons announced he will forego his final year of college eligibility to turn pro:

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Thank you @GrindSimmons94 for giving us your very best every day. Let’s ride one last time on New Year’s Day. A Letter From Jeffery Simmons ... ud83dudcddud83cudfa5: https://t.co/ETFNmkQyqd #HailStateud83dudc36 https://t.co/fod5Q7vyp5

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