Rivals team rankings update post-Nabers commitment
Tuesday was a big day for the Class of 2021 in Starkville, as the staff added the commitment of four-star La. WR Malik Nabers over the likes of UGA and others.
Nabers becomes the 12th commitment for the Bulldogs, and the third WR in the class.
His commitment added 105 points to the team ranking of Mississippi State, and the program is now creeping towards the Top 40, with just over 100 points separating them from the feat.
The Bulldogs, who are still at 12th in the SEC, will jump Kentucky with their next commitment, assuming the Wildcats do not add anyone in the meantime.
While that ranking may seem low for this time of year, the average star rating is sitting at 8th in the conference.
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Here's a breakdown of the class thus far-
5.8- (3)
WR Theodore Knox
WR Malik Nabers
QB Sawyer Robertson
5.7- (1)
DB Cortez Eatmon
5.6- (3)
WR Brandon Buckhaulter
QB Daniel Greek
LB Navonteque Strong
5.5- (5)
DB Corey Ellington
RB Amariyon Howard
OT Makylan Pounders
LB Timar Rogers
Nabers chose the Bulldogs over several, several others.
His final two consisted of MSU and the University of Georgia, but throughout the process he added offers from the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan, Penn State, and many others.
He becomes the 12th commitment for the Bulldogs in the Class of 2021.
Nabers becomes the first recruit from Louisiana to join the class, and the third recruit rated 5.8 or higher, joining Sawyer Robertson (QB) and Teddy Knox(WR)