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Sam Paxton
Returning to Mississippi State for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Sam Paxton
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Mississippi State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · 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 #3050
Peaked at #3050 this season.