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Mississippi State Football: Most Impactful Newcomers

By Jared Aldridge

Oct 10, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen runs out with his players before the game against the Troy Trojans at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 17 - 45. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen runs out with his players before the game against the Troy Trojans at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 17 - 45. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs tight end Gus Walley (19) is tackled by LSU Tigers linebacker Kendell Beckwith (52) during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium. LSU won 21-19. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs tight end Gus Walley (19) is tackled by LSU Tigers linebacker Kendell Beckwith (52) during the second half at Davis Wade Stadium. LSU won 21-19. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

The picture is in homage to Gus Walley who would have been the incumbent starter if injuries had not forced him to retire. Tight end is a position with several newcomers who could make an impact.

In 2015, Justin Johnson played some as a true freshman and showed some good signs but the job is still up for grabs. A couple of true freshman, Farrod Green and Dontea Jones will compete for the job also. But it’s Jordan Thomas who should have the biggest impact. Thomas is a plug and play junior college tight end. The number one tight end in the nation in 2015 could thrive in a Dan Mullen offense that likes to feature that position. Thomas is a big 6’5 near 300 pound target for a team that needs a play-maker to step up.

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