Rion Young

Mississippi

Recruiting Analyst and Staff Writer at 247Sports

Rion Young Recruiting Analyst/Staff Writer @Bulldawgs247 @PrepRedzone Covering MS, AL, TX & WV Bringing culture to high school sports!

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Articles

2026 Way Maker Wednesday

2 days ago | prepredzone.com | Rion Young

In this article: <p>Let's check out some prospects in the upcoming senior class. We know that there are some big offensive linemen and defensive linemen in this group who know how to make ways for the players behind them.
You Are Athlete All-American Prospects To Watch This Season

2 days ago | prepredzone.com | Rion Young

In this article: <p>This was a busy summer of keeping up with prospects across the nation. There are a few players who did a good job that we feel like you guys need to become familiar with.
What's the word around the 2027 class

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

What's the word around the 2027 classThere are a lot of prospects who are starting to make a name for themselves in Mississippi. Let's check it out. The 2027 class has some players in Mississippi who are already on the move with their recruiting. Their junior year is when they start to see who is really taking them seriously. The state of Mississippi has been producing a lot of talent for a very long time. Coaches know the country boys in the Magnolia state really love their football.
Cam'ron Thompson excited about new offer from Mississippi State

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

Cam'Ron Thompson is another OL prospect that Phil Loadholt has his eyes on. He recently picked up an offer from Mississippi State. VIPPhil Loadholt is not messing around when it comes to recruiting offensive linemen for Mississippi State. Coach Loadholt had a great weekend. A lot of the top Mississippi State OL prospects decided to go ahead and commit to the Bulldogs. That run of success is not stopping Loadholt from chasing new names on the trail and adding even more new guys.
Checking in with four-star quarterback Malachi Zeigler

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

Malachi Zeigler came to an Elite Camp at Mississippi State for the second straight summer. We were able to chop it up with him afterwards. VIPMississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby always has his eyes set on quarterbacks in different classes. That is just how recruiting goes. One can never can be too prepared for the future. Lebby and Bulldog quarterback coach Matt Holecek have hosted some really capable and talented quarterbacks at camp this summer.
Prospects Who Stepped Up During Combines This Summer

4 days ago | prepredzone.com | Rion Young

<p>We were able to get our eyes on some players who we feel like you guys need to know. These are some players who we feel like is going to keep bringing in division one attention. Let's check it out.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Chrisitian Alexander</strong></h2><p>Alexander is a player from Rosa Fort who is ranked really high amongst other running backs in his class.
2029 Prospects Having A Good Offseason

4 days ago | prepredzone.com | Rion Young

In this article: <p>We are very in tune with prospects who are in the 2029 class. There are some prospects in this group who are already picking up division one offers.
Taking stock how Mississippi State stands with some top prospects in the Class of 2026

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

Taking stock how Mississippi State stands with some top prospects in the Class of 2026Not every committed player is going to stay committed. Here is what we think about that. The dust is settling after the final official visits weekend for this summer and the dead period has begun. But news continues to come on the recruiting front.
Gulf Coast blocker Dalton Toothman breaks down his commitment to Mississippi State

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

Dalton Toothman is a 2026 offensive tackle from Vancleave (MS) who we have been keeping up with for a long time. Toothman is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound blocker who we first met during the state championship games in Oxford back in 2023. What fans should know is, he was not there to play a game, Toothman was in town just to take in the championship day experience. We noticed him standing on the sideline and went over to speak, to ask who he was and where he was from and who he played for.
Jaeden Hill is optimistic about the future of Mississippi State's program

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Rion Young

Mississippi State running back commitment Jaeden Hill had a good weekend in Starkville. He seems pretty excited about what is to come. VIPOur subscribers are often worried about prospects remaining loyal to their word. Nowadays, it seems like that is a hard thing to come by. Whenever a program does have a commitment like that, it helps bring positive energy that can attract more players who end up being loyal as well.