Philadelphia (Miss.) ATH Lideatrick Griffin was one of the more highly-coveted prospects in the state of Mississippi in the 2020 cycle. In the interview below, Griffin goes in-depth on several topics, such as what led him to Starkville in the end, his role on the team moving forward, who finished second, and much more.

What is your favorite fast food?

Wendy's

Favorite Part about Starkville?

How close it is to home, and how it is a quieter place

Who finished second in your recruitment?

Tennessee.

What was it that kept you home and committed to MSU through everything?

I have a chance to play my freshman year here. The players treated me like family when I would go there for visits. The coaches did too.

Who were your primary recruiters with the two coaching staffs?

Coach Johnson and Coach Moorhead with the old staff, and Coach Spurrier with the new one that was brought in.

Where do they see you lining up?

We been having group meeting & stuff & I am going to be playing outside receiver & punt/punt return and kickoff return

Any schools or players that you are looking forward to matching up against?

No players in particular, but I am ready to play Alabama!!

What song or artist did you listen to the most last season before games?

NLE CHOPPA-Walk Em Down

If you could date a celebrity who would it be?

Dating a rich girl does not excite me. *shrugs*

What are some things you learned in your recruitment that you would share with others?

Underclassmen must take ALL of the visits they are able to. Work hard, you never know is watching. Never get big-headed. There are always going to be a lot of people in your ear about what school they think you should go to, but follow your heart.

Expectations for your freshman year?

Mainly maintaining my grades, and do what I have to do on the field. Hopefully I don’t get caught up in the mix, keep my head on straight.To keep my trust in GOD.

How would you describe yourself on the field? What's your game like?

My playing style is speed! I’m Swift with the ball, & smooth. I have been working on improving my quickness, catching in traffic, and my blocking.