Mississippi’s Top Returning Defensive Linemen Ready for 2026 Season
A look at the elite defensive linemen returning for the 2026 Mississippi high school football season, their statistics and college interest.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Sam LeJeune across Football.
A look at the elite defensive linemen returning for the 2026 Mississippi high school football season, their statistics and college interest.

Florida State is positioned to land four‑star safety Ta'Shawn Poole amid strong ties to family and coach Evan Cooper, while Georgia Bulldogs remain a contender.

Florida State added eight new commitments in June, yet its 2027 class remains outside the top 50. This piece examines the standout recruits — Ta'Shawn Poole, DaJohn Yarborough and Colton Johnson — and the programs vying for their signatures.

Despite a wave of decommitments, Florida State lands a highly touted linebacker, bolstering a class that now ranks No. 55 nationally.
Sam LeJeune, a highly ranked defensive lineman from Mississippi, has pledged to Florida State University, bringing notable stats and a strong local recruiting narrative to the Seminoles.

Four-star defensive lineman Sam LeJeune pledged to the Florida State Seminoles, choosing the ACC powerhouse over Washington and California and boosting the 2027 recruiting class.
Four‑star defensive lineman Sam LeJeune announced his commitment to Florida State during a live 247Sports stream, citing his junior season stats and a preference for the Seminoles over Cal and Auburn.

Sam LeJeune will announce his college decision on June 24, ending a recruitment that featured Florida State, California and Washington as finalists.

Florida State University bolsters its roster with top prospects, climbs defensive rankings, and readies for a pivotal season opener against New Mexico State.
Florida State is leveraging the summer recruiting period to rebuild its 2027 class after a series of decommitments, focusing on high‑rated targets such as Ta'Shawn Poole and Sam LeJeune while navigating fan frustration.
The latest analysis spotlights standout players from the Mississippi Coast’s Class of 2027, highlighting their stats, recruitment trajectories, and the potential impact on next season’s landscape.

Four‑star defensive tackle Sam LeJeune, a top Mississippi prospect, includes Washington among his official visits, but predicts a Florida State commitment, illustrating the impact of late recruiting overtures.

Sam LeJeune, a top defensive tackle from Mississippi, chose Florida State after official visits to several programs, with Washington's late scholarship offer adding intrigue to his recruitment.

Sam LeJeune, a top defensive line prospect from Mississippi, announced his pledge to Florida State after an official visit, edging out competition from Auburn, Washington and California.

Sam LeJeune, a top defensive line recruit, is on campus for an official visit, reinforcing Florida State's position as the frontrunner in his recruitment.

Florida State is poised for a high‑stakes weekend as five three‑ and four‑star prospects, plus a standout safety, make their final visits to Tallahassee.
Mississippi's 2027 class features standout talents like Caden Moss and Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, whose commitments and visits are drawing national attention.