Mississippi State is set to open fall practice in about a month, a timeline that has the program’s coaching staff and fans eagerly anticipating the first full‑speed look at the 2026 roster.
The Bulldogs’ cornerback room will look markedly different from a year ago, blending returning veterans with a wave of transfers and fresh high‑school signees.
A Revamped Secondary
At the center of the conversation is Kelley Jones, whose breakout season featured two interceptions and eleven pass break‑ups, propelling him into discussions of a first‑round NFL draft selection.
Joining Jones are several experienced additions, including Kaylib Singleton, Quentin Taylor and Jamroc Grimsley, each bringing different skill sets to the mix.
Taylor, the most seasoned of the group, logged 14 games and six starts at Iowa State before arriving in Starkville, while Singleton and Grimsley arrived from power‑four programs, adding depth and versatility.
The team also welcomed three high‑school cornerbacks — Camron Brown, Terrell Johnson and Drey Otey — who are expected to contribute early as the staff integrates them into the scheme.
Coaches and analysts alike believe the secondary could emerge as one of the team’s strongest units, with Jones projected to earn All‑SEC honors and the overall group poised to tighten up a defense that has shown flashes of brilliance.