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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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Sep 19, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen walks through warmups prior to the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen walks through warmups prior to the game against the Northwestern State Demons at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jeffrey Simmons

Ordinary I’d scoff at saying a true freshman needs to step up, but in the case of Jeffrey Simmons, I don’t feel too bad about it.

First off, he caused the program and university a lot of grief with his off-the-field incident in the spring. Second, he’s a 5-star recruit who is generally considered ready to play college football……so let’s do it.

If Mullen will allow him to, Simmons is a guy who could start (or, take the most snaps) at one defensive end spot. It would be a huge step in the right direction if he lives up to the hype as a freshman.

Next: No. 3

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