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Mississippi State Lands Impact 2026 DB Commit Kolby Barrett
Mississippi State Lands Impact 2026 DB Commit Kolby Barrett originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Mississippi State football fans have been waiting for a summer spark, and they just got one. The Bulldogs added a key piece to their 2026 class with the commitment of 3-star safety Kolby Barrett, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound standout from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Barrett made it official recently with a simple, powerful post on X: Advertisement 'COMMITTED. THANK YOU GOD.' Mississippi State's recruiting under second-year head coach Jeff Lebby continues to take shape, and Barrett is exactly the type of athlete the staff is targeting. A player who is physical, versatile, and eager to lead. Ranked No. 99 among safeties and the No. 34 overall player in Tennessee by the 247Sports Composite, Barrett chose the Bulldogs over offers from Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Purdue, Tulane, and SEC-rival Vanderbilt. The early offer from MSU stood out. 'They cut on my film and trusted my ability,' Barrett said. 'Coach Barnes has been real with me throughout the whole process.' Advertisement Barrett becomes the ninth commit in Mississippi State's 2026 class and the fourth defensive back. MSU now holds the No. 37 national class and sits 10th in the SEC, according to 247Sports. Barrett's decision also comes at a pivotal time. Just two days prior, cornerback Iverson McCoy decommitted from the class. Barrett's pledge helps stabilize the secondary plans and boosts confidence in the Bulldogs' future defensive core. But this is more than just a player addition, Barrett wants to help build something bigger. 'Coach Lebby and I talked about it. We want to get the best 2026 class we can,' he said. 'I definitely want to help recruit for that.' Advertisement He'll be in Starkville for visits starting June 13, joining other 2026 prospects as momentum builds. With SEC experience on the horizon and a system that values early playing time, Barrett sees Mississippi State as a platform to shine, and to help lead. 'I just felt like State was the best opportunity for me,' he added. 'I think great things are ahead.' Related: Top Four-Star Recruit Makes Final Decision on Mississippi State Related: Mississippi State Lands Big-Leg Kicker Gunnar Gillentine This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Mississippi State football lands commitment from Kolby Barrett in 2026 recruiting class
Mississippi State football has landed a defensive back commitment for the 2026 recruiting class. Kolby Barrett, a three-star from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, committed to the Bulldogs on May 24. He announced the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. Advertisement "COMMITTED," Barrett wrote." THANK YOU GOD." Barrett chose MSU and second-year coach Jeff Lebby over offers from Memphis, Purdue, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Tulane, Wake Forest, Air Force and more. It comes two days after Tupelo three-star cornerback Iverson McCoy decommitted from Mississippi State. Kolby Barrett 247 ranking Barrett, who's measured at 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, is ranked No. 1,099 nationally by the 247Sports Composite. He's the No. 99 safety and the No. 34 player in Tennessee. Barrett transferred from Alcoa to Baylor School last season. Mississippi State football recruiting class 2026 Mississippi State now has eight commitments for its 2026 recruiting class. Advertisement DL Emanuel Tucker IOL Jakobe Green ATH Jaiden Taylor WR Camden Capehart RB Jaeden Hill CB Camron Brown QB Brodie McWhorter S Kolby Barrett Where Mississippi State ranks in 2026 team recruiting rankings The Bulldogs' 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 37 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. It's the 10th in the SEC. MORE: How Ole Miss softball took advantage of Arkansas pitcher's food poisoning, nears first WCWS Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@ and follow him on X @sklarsam_. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State football recruiting: Kolby Barrett commits in 2026 class
