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2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): RS Tulu Griffin, Mississippi State,...Griffin wrapped up the 2022 regular season with 19 kick returns for 613 yards and a 92-yard touchdown return. He has also hauled in 35 receptions for 449 receiving yards and four touchdown catches on the campaign. - Mississippi State Football

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WR Lideatrick Griffin, Mississippi State
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12/08/22 - *Emmanuel Forbes, Jr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-1, 170 (DS#6 CB) + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DB Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State,...In 11 games played, Forbes tied for the FBS lead with six interceptions during his junior campaign, while he also broke the FBS career record for pick-sixes (6) after adding three this season alone. His 174 interception return yards in 2022 also leads the nation. - Mississippi State Football

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CB *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
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12/07/22 - Austin Williams, rSr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-2, 203 (DS#999 WR) + More +

2022 SEC FOOTBALL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Austin Williams, Mississippi State,...Williams is a two-time first-team Academic All-American and has posted a 4.0 cumulative GPA during his time at Mississippi State. He is currently working on his third degree. He was previously selected as a member of the 2022 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class and is a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is college football's premier scholar-athlete award. - SEC Football

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WR Austin Williams, Mississippi State
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12/07/22 - Collin Duncan, Sr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-0, 197 (DS#47 SS) + More +

Mississippi State senior safety Collin Duncan declared for the 2023 NFL draft Tuesday morning, forgoing one final year of eligibility to do so. He did not specify whether he will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 2. "To my Bulldog family, thank you for bringing me in and treating me like family since the first day I stepped on campus," Duncan wrote in a social media post. "Being a Mississippi State Bulldog means the world to me and it forever will." Duncan recently completed his fourth regular season at MSU, recording 55 tackles - 3.5 for loss - two sacks, an interception and a team-high eight quarterback hits. Over his four-year career, Duncan has totaled 148 tackles and three interceptions. - The Dispatch

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SS Collin Duncan, Mississippi State
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12/07/22 - Jackie Matthews, rSr/2023, Mississippi State, 5-10, 186 (DS#60 FS) + More +

Mississippi State's secondary took another hit Monday. After junior cornerback Emmanuel Forbes declared for the NFL draft last week, senior safety Jackie Matthews made the same decision Monday. "I'm excited for this next chapter of my life," Matthews said in a social media post Monday evening. "It took a lot for me to get here but it was all worth it." Matthews said he will participate in the ReliaQuest Bowl, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Jan. 2 against Illinois in Tampa, Florida. The West Virginia transfer spent just one year with the Bulldogs but earned a starting spot in preseason camp. Matthews finished the season with 43 tackles - two for a loss - and two interceptions. - The Dispatch

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FS Jackie Matthews, Mississippi State
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12/04/22 - Jett Johnson, rSr/2024, Mississippi State, 6-2, 240 (DS#21 ILB) + More +

It has been a successful end to the season for Mississippi State football defensive coordinator Zach Arnett. It started last week when Arnett's unit held Ole Miss to a season-low 78 rushing yards en route to a 24-22 Egg Bowl win. It has extended into this week with linebacker Nathaniel Watson and defensive linemen Jaden Crumedy, Nathan Pickering and Jordan Davis announcing they're returning next season for their final years of eligibility.

Linebacker Jett Johnson joined the mix by announcing Friday his intent to return as well. He has one season left due to the extra COVID-19 season granted to athletes by the NCAA. The Tupelo native led Mississippi State in tackles (86) last season and was second behind Watson this season with 103. Johnson had seven tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries this season. Johnson joined Mississippi State in 2018 out of Tupelo High School. He redshirted his freshman season and appeared in five games over the next two years. - The Clarion Ledger

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ILB Jett Johnson, Mississippi State
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12/04/22 - *Emmanuel Forbes, Jr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-1, 170 (DS#6 CB) + More +

Mississippi State football defensive back Emmanuel Forbes is foregoing his senior season and has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced via social media Thursday night. "Deciding to play for Mississippi State has been one of the best decisions I have ever made," Forbes wrote. "I have grown off the field just as much as I have developed on it." Forbes did not announce anything regarding his status for MSU's bowl game. Forbes' six interceptions this season are tied for the most in the nation. He returned three of those for touchdowns. Of his 14 career interceptions, six have been returned for touchdowns - an FBS record.

Forbes is a native of Grenada and attended Grenada High School, where he was a four-star prospect, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. This marks the second straight season MSU has had a corner forego his senior season for the NFL. Last season, Martin Emerson did so and was taken in the third round of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Forbes' decision comes amidst a successful week for MSU's defense. Linebacker Nathaniel Watson and defensive linemen Jaden Crumedy, Nathan Pickering and Jordan Davis announced they'll return next season for their final seasons of eligibility. - The Clarion Ledger

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CB *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
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12/02/22 - Kameron Jones, rSr/2024, Mississippi State, 6-5, 319 (DS#49 OT) + More +

Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson and defensive linemen Jaden Crumedy, Jordan Davis and Nathan Pickering announced their intent to return next season for their final seasons of eligibility. The offense joined the fun Thursday. Offensive lineman Kameron Jones is returning next season to use his extra COVID-19 season granted by the NCAA. Jones started 12 games for Mississippi State at right tackle this season, though he only played 12 snaps in the Egg Bowl before leaving with a foot/leg injury. That came after starting at left guard last season. - The Dispatch

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OT Kameron Jones, Mississippi State
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12/02/22 - Nathaniel Watson, rSr/2024, Mississippi State, 6-2, 233 (DS#5 ILB) + More +

It took just three words for Mississippi State football fans and defensive coordinator Zach Arnett to hear what they wanted regarding the status of redshirt senior linebacker Nathaniel Watson for next season. "Run it back," Watson tweeted in a graphic featuring him holding the Golden Egg Trophy. Watson, who redshirted his freshman season in 2018, is returning to use the final year of eligibility he has left after the extra COVID-19 season granted to athletes by the NCAA. Watson, a native of Maplesville, Alabama, led Mississippi State with 108 tackles in 12 games this season, helping lead the Bulldogs to an 8-4 record and the No. 6 total defense in the SEC. He also leads the SEC in tackles. - The Clarion Ledger

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ILB Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State
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12/02/22 - *Emmanuel Forbes, Jr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-1, 170 (DS#6 CB) + More +

The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program was dealt some sad news on Thursday night, but it was certainly expected. The Bulldogs star defensive back, Emmanuel Forbes, Jr. officially announced his plans to skip his senior season and enter the 2023 NFL Draft on his Twitter page. "Deciding to play for Mississippi State has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have grown off the field just as much as I have developed on it. I've had the opportunity to play for some of the best coaches anybody can ask for. After talking with my family and coaches, I'm excited to announce I will be forgoing my senior year and entering the 2023 NFL Draft. Hail Damn State! Emmanuel Forbes, Jr." - Forbes' Twitter

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CB *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
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11/28/22 - LaQuinston Sharp, rSr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-2, 302 (DS#33 C) + More +

NOV 28 SEC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: LaQuinston Sharp, C, Mississippi State,...Started and played 79 snaps in State's victory over No. 20 Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl...Posted the highest pass blocking grade (82.3) of any SEC center, according to PFF...Did not allow a single sack or hit on the quarterback. - SEC Football

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C LaQuinston Sharp, Mississippi State
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11/19/22 - *Emmanuel Forbes, Jr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-1, 170 (DS#6 CB) + More +

Will Rogers threw for 301 yards and five touchdowns as Mississippi State rolled over East Tennessee State, 56-7 on Saturday afternoon. Rogers is now No. 9 in Southeastern Conference history with 10,189 yards, moving past Ole Miss' Eli Manning heading into the Bulldogs' Thanksgiving Day showdown with the Rebels in Oxford. It was also a milestone moment for Emmanuel Forbes, who snared a carom off East Tennessee State receiver Cameron Lewis and returned it 79 yards for a second quarter touchdown - his sixth career pick-six to set both an SEC and FBS record. The junior tied the Mississippi State record for most interceptions in a season with six and his 14 interceptions are now two away from tying the career record.

Forbes and the defense didn't give up a point to the Buccaneers' offense. ETSU (3-8) had just 154 yards with 43 of those coming through the air. It was 2 of 13 on 3rd downs and turned the ball over three times. Quarterback Tyler Riddell was 5 of 11 for 47 yards and two interceptions. The Bulldogs (7-4) had 418 yards and 342 of those were through the air. Rogers went 30 of 37 for 301 yards and five touchdowns. Justin Robinson had five catches for 62 yards and a touchdown and Tulu Griffin had four catches for 53 yards and two scores. Jo'Quavious Marks had five carries for 58 yards and a touchdown run. - Mississippi State/AP College Football

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CB *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
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11/07/22 - Lideatrick Griffin, Sr/2024, Mississippi State, 5-10, 181 (DS#37 WR) + More +

NOV 7 SEC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Lideatrick Griffin, KR, Mississippi State,...Returned a kickoff of 92 yards for a touchdown, his second career kickoff returned for a touchdown...Tied the school record for career kick return touchdowns...Finished with three returns for 144 yards for a school-record fifth career game of 100-plus kickoff return yards...Now averaging 33.8 yards per return in his career, which is 7.1 yards better than the school record (minimum 30 attempts)...Also hauled in a career-long 57-yard reception (52 yards after catch)...Produced a career-high 199 all-purpose yards. - SEC Football

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WR Lideatrick Griffin, Mississippi State
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10/28/22 - AJ Swann, rJr/2027, Mississippi State, 6-2, 220 (DS#44 QB) + More +

Vanderbilt football freshman quarterback AJ Swann is on track to return for the Commodores' Nov. 5 game against South Carolina, coach Clark Lea said on the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday. Swann left Saturday's game against Missouri in the third quarter with an injury after a strip-sack and was replaced by backup Mike Wright. The Commodores (3-5, 0-4 SEC) lost the game, 17-14, and have an open week before facing the Gamecocks. "AJ is going to be battling back," Lea said. "I think he's in a good place right now. And of course, obviously, these things take time. And so I feel like we have time and he'll be in a position - my expectation is that he'll be playing against South Carolina. Obviously, we have to give him a chance to heal and to demonstrate that he's ready." - Tennessean

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QB AJ Swann, Mississippi State
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10/03/22 - *Emmanuel Forbes, Jr/2023, Mississippi State, 6-1, 170 (DS#6 CB) + More +

OCT 3 SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Emmanuel Forbes, DB, Mississippi State,...Had two interceptions, including one that was returned 33 yards for a touchdown, in State's win over No. 17-ranked Texas A&M...Broke the school record with his fourth career interception returned for a touchdown...Is now tied as the FBS' active career leader in interceptions returned for touchdowns...Leads the FBS since 2020 with 11 interceptions and is the SEC's active career leader in interceptions...It marked his second career multiple interception game Blocked a field goal attempt that was returned for a touchdown. - SEC Football

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CB *Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State
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