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Mississippi State Football: 10 players that need to step up

By Josh Barnhill

Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; The sun sets before the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi won 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; The sun sets before the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Mississippi Rebels at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi won 38-27. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) runs the ball while Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Brandon Bryant (20) pursues during the third quarter in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 51-28. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Jacoby Brissett (12) runs the ball while Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Brandon Bryant (20) pursues during the third quarter in the 2015 Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Wolfpack 51-28. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Brandon Bryant

How many months has everyone been gushing about Mississippi State’s safeties? It’s true – they are very athletic. They look good in a uniform (according to the woman who sat in the row behind me). But they didn’t play well at all in Week 1. Brandon Bryant is the leader of that group.

We know Bryant can play. He did very well last year as a redshirt freshman. I know he will do well this year, so the reason I’m suggesting he needs to step up is because he needs to be very consistent with his play and become the leader of the defense.

A.J. Jefferson is the best player on the D-line but he’s not out there but just over half the plays during a game. Richie Brown is more of a quiet leader. Bryant needs to be that vocal guy.

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