Returning starter one of the answers to questions about Mississippi State’s new look defense
STARKVILLE – When Mississippi State sends out its defensive unit for its first series of the season against Eastern Kentucky, there won’t be many familiar faces.
There isn’t any question Ellington will start at one of the two safety positions under new coordinator Coleman Hutzler. It’s not quite as clear who will get the start at the other safety spot. Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Jordan Morant against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsMorant has been a solid contributor for MSU since arriving in Starkville in 2022 after two seasons at Michigan. He’s played in 25 games for MSU and has recorded 18 tackles in those games. He’s played in every MSU game in the 2023 and 2022 seasons.
Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Hunter Washington against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsAn injury cut Washington’s 2023 season short after playing in five games, starting four of them. He finished with six tackles. He made his debut for the Bulldogs in the 2022 season after transferring to Starkville from Florida State. He played in nine games in 2022 and had three tackles.
He had over 800 yards receiving and 80 tackles last season as a two-way star at Hooks High School! Join us in welcoming Jatavious Johnson to our Bulldog family.
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