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Jamal Peters will play defense for Mississippi State in 2016, according to head coach Dan Mullen, who spoke during the team’s Media Day session Monday. Peters, who made two starts and played in 12 games at safety, took reps at wide receiver during the spring practice.
Mullen says Jamal Peters will go back to defense. Played some WR in the spring, but two WR signees in summer give MSU some depth.
— Ben Wait (@bcwait) August 1, 2016
Mullen said that he spoke with Peters after spring practice and told him he would be playing on defense.
Mullen sat down with Peters after the spring and he'll play defense this year.
— Michael Bonner (@michaelbbonner) August 1, 2016
Peters recorded 25 tackles, including 1.5 for loss and two pass break ups as a true freshman. The Bassfield native ranked as the No. 3 safety and No. 58 overall prospect for the 2015 national signing class, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
