Mississippi State’s defense got even more good news Thursday.
A day after linebacker Nathaniel Watson and defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy announced on social media they would “run it back” in 2023, defensive end Jordan Davis made the same announcement.
“I push myself to the limit,” Davis wrote. “I dedicate myself to this craft. Let’s run it back.”
The graduate student from Memphis returned to action in 2022 after an ACL tear sidelined him for the entire 2021 season.
In 10 games, Davis recorded 25 tackles, including 2.5 for loss. He forced a fumble in the season opener against Memphis.
Davis’s return bolsters a defensive line bringing back Crumedy and nose tackle Nathan Pickering, who tweeted after last week’s Egg Bowl win over Ole Miss, “(c)an’t wait to play this game again next year in Davis Wade.”
Pickering officially announced Thursday afternoon he would return in 2023.
OL Jones announces return
Offensive lineman Kameron Jones will be back in 2023 as well.
Jones posted his own “run it back” graphic Thursday afternoon.
The Starkville High School product was a regular starter at right tackle for the Bulldogs in 2022.
Jones played in all 12 games this season but left the Egg Bowl with an apparent leg injury.
Wheat to play in Shrine Bowl
Also Thursday, senior linebacker Tyrus Wheat accepted an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl.
The 2023 game will take place Feb. 2 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Last month, nose tackle Cameron Young announced he would play in the Reese’s Senior Bowl.
Theo DeRosa reports on Mississippi State sports for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter at @Theo_DeRosa.
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