Starkville - As the official signings continue to roll in for Mississippi State, Hooks (Tex.) 2024 defensive back Jatavious Johnson became the newest Bulldog commit.
Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound safety, was in Starkville for an official visit this weekend and received an offer from Mississippi State on Monday. He was previously committed to Colorado State.
Johnson was a two-way standout at Hooks High School this season as he helped the team to an 11-1 record. He made 43 receptions for 849 yards and 12 touchdowns while racking up 80 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
Since Mississippi State defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler and co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Matt Barnes took over, the Bulldogs have made adding to the secondary a priority,
Mississippi State added former Florida Atlantic defensive back commit Elijah Cannon to the signing class this morning while former Memphis commit Cyrus Reyes committed on Monday. The Bulldogs also added Memphis freshman Traveon Wright through the transfer portal.
Also in Mississippi State's 2024 defensive back class is East Mississippi Community College safety Tyler Woodard and Brookhaven (Miss.) athlete Xavier Gayten.
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