Mississippi State Bulldogs Depth Chart

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SEC2-0 (2026)#23 Recruiting34% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 1
    90
    Kamario TaylorSO
    Starter
  2. 17
    85
    AJ SwannRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 15
    66
    Parker PuckettRS FR
RB
  1. 24
    91
    Fluff BothwellJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 5
    83
    Xavier GaytenJR
  3. 6
    65
    Kolin WilsonRS FR
WR-X
  1. 13
    84
    Sanfrisco MageeRS SO
    Starter
  2. 2
    84
    Marquis JohnsonSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 12
    73
    Matt MayfieldJR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 7
    85
    Zion RaginsRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 11
    79
    Ayden WilliamsSR/TR
  3. 81
    66
    Zion CrumptonFR
SLOT
  1. 3
    91
    Anthony Evans IIISR/TR
    Starter
  2. 0
    69
    Gracen HarrisRS FR
  3. 9
    66
    Camden CapehartFR
TE
  1. 87
    80
    Sam WestRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    79
    Joeseph SkipworthRS FR
LT
  1. 54
    78
    Blake SteenRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    78
    Miles McVayRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 78
    85
    DJ ChesterRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 62
    79
    Jamari FreemanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 66
    73
    Ja'Elyne MatthewsRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 72
    78
    Canon BooneGR
    Starter
  2. 79
    72
    Dalton ToothmanFR
RG
  1. 50
    85
    LJ PrudhommeRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 77
    79
    TJ LockhartRS SO
RT
  1. 55
    78
    Jakheem Shumpert-PerkinsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 71
    72
    Saquon MilesRS JR/TR
  3. 75
    72
    Isaiah DentRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Mississippi State Bulldogs plays South Carolina away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:15 PM ET.

See the schedule and scores →

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJeff Lebbysince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorZach Arnett

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

What's Next

Who do they play next?at South Carolina · Sat, Sep 19 · 04:15 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Kamario Taylor — starting quarterback for Mississippi StateHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Mississippi State
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #24 IN WS POWER
    Results this season+1.0 pts

    Undefeated so far this season.

    2025 SP+: 9.4

    85%

    Roster talent: 86th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #23 national

    6%

    Returning production: 34%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    16 adds in two-deep · avg 80 OVR · top add: M. Johnson (KR, 89, from Missouri)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach Mississippi StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Mississippi State?

    Mississippi State Bulldogs starting lineup

    Kamario Taylor is the projected starting quarterback for Mississippi State as of September 16, 2026. AJ Swann is listed second.

    Mississippi State also projects Fluff Bothwell at running back, Sanfrisco Magee at wide receiver and Sam West at tight end.

    The full Mississippi State Bulldogs two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Kamario Taylor · QBFluff Bothwell · RBSanfrisco Magee · WR-XSam West · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Mississippi State's starting quarterback?
    Kamario Taylor is the projected starting quarterback for Mississippi State as of September 16, 2026. AJ Swann is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Mississippi State?
    Fluff Bothwell is the projected starter at running back for Mississippi State, with Xavier Gayten listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Mississippi State?
    Sanfrisco Magee is the projected starter at wide receiver for Mississippi State, with Marquis Johnson listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Mississippi State?
    Sam West is the projected starter at tight end for Mississippi State, with Joeseph Skipworth listed second.
    When was the Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart last updated?
    The Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Mississippi State's record last season?
    Mississippi State Bulldogs finished 5-8 (1-7 in SEC play).
    When does Mississippi State Bulldogs play next?
    Mississippi State Bulldogs plays South Carolina away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:15 PM ET.

    Full Mississippi State roster

    Every player on the Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Sanfrisco Magee, Marquis Johnson, Matt Mayfield

    WR: Zion Ragins, Ayden Williams, Zion Crumpton

    WR: Anthony Evans III, Gracen Harris, Camden Capehart

    LT: Blake Steen, Miles McVay

    LG: DJ Chester, Jamari Freeman, Ja'Elyne Matthews

    C: Canon Boone, Dalton Toothman

    RG: LJ Prudhomme, TJ Lockhart

    RT: Jakheem Shumpert-Perkins, Saquon Miles, Isaiah Dent

    TE: Sam West, Joeseph Skipworth

    QB: Kamario Taylor, AJ Swann, Parker Puckett

    RB: Fluff Bothwell, Xavier Gayten, Kolin Wilson

    Defense

    DE: Will Whitson, Jayson Jenkins

    NT: Jaray Bledsoe, Dealyn Evans, Diesel Moye

    DT: DJ Reed, Trevion Williams, Kalvin Dinkins

    JACK: Amaree Williams, LaKendrick James, Gus Cordova

    WLB: Zakari Tillman, Tyler Lockhart

    MLB: Jalen Smith, Fatt Forrest, AJ Rice

    CB: Kelley Jones, Kaylib Singleton

    SS: Jardin Gilbert, Tanner Johnson, Bralan Womack

    FS: Marcus Williams, Dre Riley

    CB: Jett Jefferson, Quentin Taylor, Jamroc Grimsley

    NB: Isaac Smith, Kendel Dolby

    Special Teams

    PT: Ethan Pulliam, Oisin Flynn

    PK: Kyle Ferrie, Oisin Flynn

    KO: Kyle Ferrie, Oisin Flynn

    LS: Kyle Rushing, Kallen Cosper

    H: William Wilkinson, Ethan Pulliam

    PR: Anthony Evans III, Kolin Wilson

    KR: Marquis Johnson, Kolin Wilson