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Jett Jefferson
Returning to Mississippi State for 2026
R-Jr. · Tylertown, Miss. → Parklane Academy (East Central CC)
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Jett Jefferson
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Mississippi State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Player · Mississippi State
Returning around him
- 42% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Mississippi State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -13 net (27 in / 40 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Mississippi State · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #24 · 2026 recruiting class #23
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #5855
Peaked at #5855 this season.
Background
Career Honors 2025 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll Career Notes Played in four games with zero starts … Following the 2025 season, has 10 tackles. 2025 (Junior Season) Played in four games with zero starts … Earned a redshirt … Missed most of the season due to injury … Tallied 10 tackles on the seas...