Co-Lin running back Johnnie Daniels commits to Mississippi State

Starkville - It only took two days for Jeff Lebby to gain his first commitment as Mississippi State head coach, and it came in the form of 2024 running back Johnnie Daniels of Copiah-Lincoln Community College.

Daniels, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound sophomore, was one of the most dynamic running backs in Mississippi juco football this season. The Crystal Springs, Miss. native rushed for 1,196 yards on 7.1 yards per carry, and found the end zone 14 times while making 22 receptions for 205 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

As a freshman, Daniels appeared in seven games and rushed for 485 yards on 7.5 yards per attempt while scoring two touchdowns. In the passing game, he caught 12 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown.

Currently unranked by Rivals, Daniels has accumulated FBS offers from Old Dominion, Louisiana Tech and Arkansas State.

Daniels is currently the only running back in Mississippi State's 2024 recruiting class. He joins junior college prospects Hinds C.C. linebacker Branden Jennings, East Mississippi C.C. safety Tyler Woodard and East Mississippi C.C. defensive lineman Ashun Shepphard.

Mississippi State is currently projected to have four running backs on next season's roster, as they're set to return talented freshman Seth Davis, productive junior Jeffery Pittman and senior Keyvone Lee. Jo'quavious Marks is expected to make a move to the NFL Draft while Simeon Price entered his name into the transfer portal.