2026 SEASON
Mississippi State
SEC
Mississippi State added 28 players and lost 36 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is -8.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Mississippi State players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Mississippi State players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Sekou Smith Jr. (S, 57), Ayden Williams (WR, 55), and Kyle Johnson (CB, 55). The roster average is 18.0 across 113 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- How many players has Mississippi State gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Mississippi State has added 28 players and lost 36 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of -8.
- Who is Mississippi State's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, Miles McVay (OL, from North Carolina) at $589,000.
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Incoming Transfers
28
Outgoing Transfers
36
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | 0 | -$1.3M |
| OL | 6 | 8 | +$888K |
| DB | 3 | 7 | +$748K |
| DL | 6 | 5 | +$572K |
| TE | 3 | 1 | -$299K |
| QB | 1 | 2 | +$169K |
| RB | 2 | 1 | -$111K |
| LB | 1 | 2 | +$82K |
| WR | 8 | 2 | +$68K |
| ST | 2 | 0 | -$31K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
18/100
DefenseAverage TVS
18/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
18/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Sekou Smith Jr. SVery high
100th
Ayden Williams WRVery high
100th
Kyle Johnson CBVery high
100th
Zakari Tillman LBHigh
98th
Spencer Dowland OLHigh
98th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
10-19Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Jeff LebbyHead Football Coach
- Matt BrockCo-Defensive Coordinator (Linebackers)
- Zach ArnettDefensive Coordinator
- Cliff OdomAssistant Football Coach (Special Teams Coordinator )
- Vincent DancyAssistant Coach (Defensive Ends & Outside Linebackers)
- Phil LoadholtAssistant Coach (Offensive Line)
- Kevin JohnsAssistant Coach (Quarterbacks)
- Jermauria RascoAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Corey BellAssistant Football Coach (Cornerbacks)
- Kevie ThompsonAssistant Football Coach (Defensive Backs/Nickels)
- Ty WarrenAssistant Football Coach (Defensive Line)
- Evan HarveyAssistant Football Coach (Safeties)
- Jon CooperAssistant Football Coach / Run Game Coordinator (Tight Ends)
- Anthony TuckerAssistant Head Coach / Pass Game Coordinator (Running Backs)
- Joey ConnorsAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Desmond LindseyAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Philip MontgomeryAssociate Head Coach for Offense (Wide Receivers)
- Mason MillerOffensive Line Consultant
- Hayes HammondSpecial Teams Fellow
2024 Recruiting Class
12 commits#217
JJ HarrellWR
Sardis, MS
#223
Braylon BurnsideATH
Starkville, MS
#239
Michael Van Buren Jr.QB
Baltimore, MD
#309
Mario CraverWR
Pinson, AL
#386
Jimothy Lewis Jr.OT
Bradenton, FL
#476
Xavier GaytenRB
Brookhaven, MS
#479
Terrance HibblerDL
Lexington, MS
#1115
Jatavious JohnsonCB
Hooks, TX
#1142
Ricky JohnsonWR
Warner Robins, GA
#1326
Luke WorkOT
Memphis, TN
#1336
Kai McClendonDL
Gulfport, MS
#1891
Cyrus ReyesS
Katy, TX
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
114 of 114High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Parker “Billy” Puckett
QB#15R-Fr
