Mississippi State's Donald Gray becomes first SEC WR with multiple 70-yard receptions since 2014

Wide receiver Donald Gray enjoyed a huge performance during Mississippi State’s 56-41 win over Samford.

Gray recorded 207 yards and three touchdowns on four receptions, including two catches for more than 70 yards.

Related: Video: MSU QB Nick Fitzgerald throws perfect strike to Donald Gray for long touchdown

According to Mississippi State Assistant Athletic Director Bill Martin, no SEC player has had multiple catches in a season, let alone a single game.

Not since 2014 has an @SEC player had multiple catches of 70+ yards in a season. @DonaldGrayJr_6 did it in same game yesterday. #HailState

— Bill Martin (@Bill_Martin) October 30, 2016

Gray currently has 479 yards and four touchdowns on 25 receptions during his second season with Mississippi State. The former JUCO standout joined the program as a four-star signee in 2015.

After the game, Gray got emotional when discussing his breakout performance.

Donald Gray gets emotional when talking about MSU and his breakout performance. #HailState pic.twitter.com/cISO6tOC4B

— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) October 30, 2016

Surely, the redshirt junior will be considered for this week’s SEC Offensive Player of the Week award after his historic performance.