2024 ATH Cyrus Reyes flips from Memphis to Mississippi State
Following another large group of official visitors over the weekend, Mississippi State is steadily picking up more commitments before signing day.
Hours after the Bulldogs landed a commitment from EMCC linebacker Marcus Ross, the Bulldogs earned a pledge from Katy (Tex.) James E. Taylor ATH Cyrus Reyes, who decommitted from Memphis on Monday morning.
Reyes follows Memphis defensive coordinator Matt Barnes to Starkville, who will serve as Mississippi State's co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Barnes had always believed in Reyes' abilities, so it was a no brainer to follow him when Mississippi State came in and offered.
"Coach Barnes has been my guy since day one," Reyes said. "He's never doubted my ability to play football. He's a great defensive coordinator with a great defensive mind. He's the exact coach that I need to be a top tier SEC caliber player. He's the guy I would play for no doubt."
Reyes came away very impressed with the school and head coach Jeff Lebby's vision for the program. He's not only focused on the football side of things, but the overall team environment.
"Academically they were very organized, They helped me understand everything to a tee. They were amazing," Reyes said. "I agree with Coach Lebby's philosophy about family. I'm all about being connected because that creates an environment not only to be a part of but to play in as well. The staff was outstanding."
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound athlete projects best as a safety at the next level. As a senior at James E. Taylor High School, he totaled 91 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and three interceptions in 11 games.
"I'll be at safety," Reyes said. "He likes to play a three safety set, and I'll be either two of the three."
The two-star prospect held offers from Louisville and Arkansas State in addition to Memphis and Mississippi State.
Reyes is the third defensive back to join Mississippi State's 2024 recruiting class, following EMCC safety Tyler Woodard and Brookhaven (Miss.) ATH Xavier Gayten. The Bulldogs are also aiming to flip Florida Atlantic commit Elijah Cannon ahead of signing day on Wednesday.
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