Mississippi State lands three-star linebacker

Adam Spencer | 8 years ago

Mississippi State’s 2017 recruiting class received a boost on Saturday when news of three-star LB JJ Russell’s commitment broke:

three-star Grenada LB JJ Russell (@JavarisRussell) verbally commits to Mississippi State. opposing coaches rave about him. @PJ247Sports 1st.

— Will Sammon (@WillSammon) June 18, 2016

The commitment came quickly, as Russell didn’t receive an offer from the Bulldogs until yesterday, according to his Twitter:

Blessed to receive an offer from Mississippi State ?? pic.twitter.com/2uGTi50u5G

— Javaris Russell (@JavarisRussell) June 18, 2016

Russell, from Grenada, Mississippi, had also been recruited by SEC schools like Ole Miss and Missouri, according to his 247Sports page.

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Adam Spencer

A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the news editor at Saturday Down South and across all Saturday Football brands. Follow on Twitter.

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