Mississippi State Football: 18 Thoughts on 2018 season

By Ethan Lee | Apr 25, 2018

STARKVILLE, MS - NOVEMBER 11: Aeris Williams #22 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs dives in for the touchdown as Keith Holcombe #42 and Rashaan Evans #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide try to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 5: Defensive back Chris Stamps #30 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates with linebacker Gerri Green #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs after the end of an NCAA college football game at Davis Wade Stadium on November 5, 2016 in Starkville, Mississippi. Mississippi State beat the Texas A&M Aggies 35-28. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Gerri Green’s Move To Defensive End Is Perfect

Mississippi State football will have a monstrous defensive front to try and keep up with in 2018. Very few teams will actually be able to do it. Last season, Todd Grantham did a great job of using multiple defensive linemen to create pressure.

It worked.

The Bulldogs were incredible at disrupting offenses thanks to their defensive line. And it’s getting even better in 2018. Gerri Green has officially made the move to defensive end. That’ll give Bob Shoop a far more versatile front seven to work with going forward.

In 2017, Green recorded 11.0 tackles for loss. He caused 5.0 sacks. That number could certainly increase in 2018 as he lines up alongside Montez Sweat, Jeffery Simmons, and Chauncey Rivers.

Mississippi State football will have a very solid pass rush. We’ll dive a bit more into that later. But, for now, just know that Gerri Green will add much to what the Bulldogs can do with their defensive line.

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