Mississippi State Football Post Spring 2018 Depth Chart Predictions

Mississippi State Football Post Spring Football Depth Chart Predictions

By Ethan Lee | May 7, 2018

STARKVILLE, MS - NOVEMBER 4: Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Davis Wade Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE MS -OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Dontreal Pruitt #1 of the Troy Trojans is tackled by defensive lineman Cory Thomas #34 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and defensive lineman Grant Harris #90 during the second half of a NCAA college football game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 10, 2015, in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Defensive Tackle

The 2017 iteration of the Mississippi State football team featured a wealth of depth at defensive tackle. The 2018 version might just be even better. Cory Thomas started the season as the starter but ended up sitting out of a couple games once he was injured.

Braxton Hoyett took his place and performed well. Expect him to be ready if needed here again. He’s got the most experience of any of the backups and that helps move him toward the top of this rotation.

It’s very possible that given Hoyett’s experience, he’ll start at some point this year.

Starter- Cory Thomas
- Right now, I expect that Cory Thomas will more than likely claim that starting spot he had a year ago. But, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him share it with Hoyett this year.
Backup- Braxton Hoyett
- Hoyett has plenty of experience. He’ll get plenty of opportunities because of that going forward.
Backup- Tre Brown
Backup- Grant Harris

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