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Mississippi State Football: Potential Breakout Performers Against Alabama

By Derrick Thomas

LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 10: Malik Heath #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on October 10, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 10: Malik Heath #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on October 10, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 27: Erroll Thompson #40 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs defends during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 27: Erroll Thompson #40 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs defends during a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Erroll Thompson is the unquestioned leader of the Bulldog defense. He is the leading tackler (39)and sets the tone for the run defense. When Najee Harris attempts to come through the hole, Thompson needs to hit him and hit hard. Thompson will need the rest of his linebacking core to help contain Harris, but Thompson is the engine that makes this run defense go. Thompson also will have to be disciplined when he drops into coverage. Although he is not known for his foot speed, he lays the lumber when he makes an impact.

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