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STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football and coach Jeff Lebby has received a fifth commitment for the 2026 recruiting class, and it’s a significant one.
Four-star running back Damarius Yates pledged to the Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon. The Kemper County product is the first four-star commitment in MSU’s 2026 class. He attended Saturday night’s 41-17 loss to Toledo at Davis Wade Stadium and picked MSU over offers from Penn State, Tennessee, TCU, Ohio State, Alabama, Texas A&M and others.
Yates is the second running back in the class, joining Tupelo three-star Jaeden Hill.
Yates announced his commitment with an Instagram post, saying: “I’m happy to be on this journey I’m thankful to everyone who supported me on my way to the next level let’s grind.”
In three games this season for Kemper County, Yates has rushed for 281 yards and three touchdowns while also accumulating 183 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Damarius Yates’ 247 ranking
Yates is a four-star, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s measured at 5-foot-9, 179 pounds and is listed as the No. 4 player in Mississippi, the fifth-best running back and No. 58 player nationally.
Mississippi State football recruiting class 2026
Mississippi State football currently has five commitments for the 2026 recruiting class:
RB Damarius Yates
CB Iverson McCoy
QB Michael Johnson
WR Kenny Darby
RB Jaeden Hill
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Where Mississippi State ranks in the 2026 team recruiting rankings
The Bulldogs’ 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 18 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. It’s the fourth- best class in the SEC behind Auburn, LSU and Texas.
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Author : The Clarion Ledger
Publish date : 2024-09-15 19:09:13
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