Mississippi State adds in-state defensive back to 2021 class
By Andrew Olson
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While the start of the Early Signing Period feels a lot like February’s National Signing Day, recruits actually have three days to sign with their new school in the December window. Mississippi State made a Thursday addition to its 2021 class with Amory High School standout Jay Hampton.
Less than 24 hours after getting a scholarship offer from Mike Leach’s MSU program, Hampton was signed with the Bulldogs. He shared the news on his Twitter account.
It’s official.. All glory to god 🐶🙏🏾#signed pic.twitter.com/7uWEDY8W2I
— H A M P (@Jay1Hamp) December 17, 2020
Hampton had eight other scholarship offers, including Coastal Carolina and Indiana. Hampton was a cornerback and wide receiver for Amory. He will play in the secondary for MSU.
Hampton does not have a rating or star grade on 247Sports. Rivals.com lists him as a 3-star prospect.
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