Jaden Walley speaks to Mississippi State’s WR depth, how it’s different than the past

Jaden Walley is one of the veteran wide receivers for Mississippi State after he’s appeared in 37 career games and made 25 starts. Last season, he finished with 34 receptions for 348 yards and 3 touchdowns.

And while the Bulldogs may be known for Zavion Thomas, Lideatrick Griffin and Justin Robinson, Walley said there are many more to help the team. Creed Whittemore, Jacoby Bellazar, Kade Kolka, Javaris Buford, Freddie Roberson, Rufus Harvey, Jordan Mosley and Nakai Poole round out the group.

“I know we’ve got a chance (to be special),” Walley said. “Especially because we’ve got a lot of depth. That’s what we haven’t had in the past. With Creed, I mean, phenomenal player. Like I said, Tulu, Zavion, J. Rob, J. Mo, I mean, just the whole room’s a bunch of competitors, and I think we’ll be really good with these guys.”

Harvey is the top returning receiver after he had 53 catches for 505 yards and 3 touchdowns last season, while Griffin had 40 catches for 502 yards and 4 touchdowns.

.@WalleyJaden says the receiver room is talented and full of competitors!

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Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.