Leach and MSU bring in 19 players SOURCE: MSU Athletics (Source: MSU Athletics) By MSU Sports Information | December 16, 2020 at 8:06 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 8:06 PM
STARKVILLE, Miss. - The first early period of the Mike Leach era has been signed, sealed and delivered with 19 recruits that span eight states joining the Mississippi State football program on National Signing Day. The class includes 12 prospects on offense and seven recruits on the defensive side.
The complete class includes 15 high school signees, three junior college prospects and one four-year transfer.
The 19-person class represents seven states: Mississippi (7), Florida (4), Texas (3), Alabama (1), Georgia (1), Louisiana (1), and Tennessee (1), along with one prospect from Canada. The position breakdown on offense includes five offensive linemen, four wide receivers, two quarterbacks and one running back. On defense, State adds four linebackers, two defensive linemen and one defensive back.