Rion (Ree-un) Young
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Rion Young Recruiting Analyst/Staff Writer @Bulldawgs247 @PrepRedzone Covering MS, AL, TX & WV Bringing culture to high school sports!
Joined May 2012
I will be joining the team at Gene's Page via . I'm very excited to be a part of this team. I promise to do my best to help keep yall informed on the latest news dealing with Mississippi State Football/basketball recruiting! #HailState
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Keep Brandon MS in your thoughts and prayers. The coroner there has confirmed a player died at practice today.
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Blessed to say that I am now a part of the @Rivals team via @MSUBulldogBlitz . My goal is to provide some of the best recruiting coverage out there for the state of Mississippi. As a Miss State fan it is an honor to hold a recruiting analyst title for my old stomping grounds.
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2025 four-star WR Taz Williams responds to Mississippi State under Jeff Lebby's leadership . "I can definitely see myself playing for Mississippi State under Coach Lebby," said Williams. "I see he gets his guys the ball and has a lot of trust in them.".
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JJ Harrell (@JJHarrell_4) gives reaction to Zach Arnett being fired. "I am still locked in, man," said Harrell. "God has a plan. All this has to be happening for a reason, right? Trust God with the pen and let him write my story is what I am doing.".
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2025 5 ⭐️ Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning13) reacts to Jeff Lebby's as Miss State's next head coach. "Oh, I already know Coach Lebby is a good offensive minded coach," said Cunningham. If I decide to come to state, I already know Ima get that ball.".
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Stonka (@BraylonBurnside) is staying at home!. "Mississippi State is the hometown," said Burnside. "I committed there because of the long history of being here. I have been going to the games since I was a kid. Coach Chad Bumphis always shows me love. He has been my guy for a
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Folks used to always say, "bru, you need to get out of Mississippi so you can thrive!". Naw, I'm good. Ima do that sh_t right here from Starkville, Mississippi, by way of BIG Louisville!. #BusinessJustPickedUp #businesspickinup #HailState. Graphic by @NathanPurvis
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JJ Harrell (@JJHarrell_4) reacts to Jeff Lebby being Mississippi State's new head coach. "Coach Jeff Lebby is a great offensive minded coach, and I am looking forward to making a ton of plays in his offense. Coach Lebby is definitely my type of guy!".
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Daniel Hill says Miss State is a top two OV experience. "Mississippi State and their new coaching staff really impressed me this week most definitely. They really left me with a good feeling for me to go home and really think about coming to State.".
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4 ⭐️ Mississippi State QB commit Kamario Taylor (@KamarioTaylor) made it in town today! I need them Js my guy. (This pic is from his mom's Facebook page.)
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Thanks to Steve Robertson, the OG Mississippi State writer on the far right with the dreads for hiring me at a time in my life where I was grinding so hard trying to get my name out there. He told me that he did not want to compete with me, so he hired me. He noticed at the Top
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2026 Mississippi State RB commit Jaeden Hill is your player of the game!
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Four-star ATH Jarcoby Hopson Jr. (@JarcobyJ) drops his top ten schools and explains why, Mississippi State is included. "Mississippi State is the home state. I have been there a lot of times. They have some great facilities, and they are building the program back up. They have a
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Miss State 4 ⭐️ QB commit Kamario Taylor (@KamarioTaylor) sets visit date to Mississippi State for this weekend. "I do not have any other visits set up except for Saturday with Mississippi State," said Taylor. "I have basketball games on all of the other dates."
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4 ⭐️ QB committed to Miss State Kamario Taylor (@KamarioTaylor) recaps recent visit to Mississippi State. "It would be huge for all of the top guys in Mississippi from the 2025 class all came to Mississippi State," said Taylor. "If all of the top guys go to Mississippi State,
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Coach Kennedy had some way makers with him this weekend!
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Miss State fans, I want yall to know we are all officially first cousins now. I will do my best to provide yall with the best coverage. BUSINESS IS FIXING TO PICK UP . Shine up ya cowbells. And we can't forget that basketball season is rolling. Oh yea, Starkvegas is BACK!.
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4 ⭐️ AK Dear, gets straight to it about Miss State hiring Jeff Lebby. "Rion, you just need to know that I am more interested in Miss State now," said Dear. "He does numbers for real, and I like that!". (More top 2025 prospect responses are below. VIP).
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Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning13) is picking up what Jeff Lebby is putting down. "I texted Coach Bump (Chad Bumphis) and told him they have a good chance with me right now!".
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My condolences goes out to the family of Ethan Adcock of Raleigh. For all who sees this post help me celebrate this young king by posting "72". he was going to be a junior this season!
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BREAKING: business just picked up!. Dante Dowdell will be on an official visit at Mississippi State this weekend! @ScoutSteveR @LawrencHopkins @claysmttt @SlickandDave.
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Stonka Burnside (@BraylonBurnside) really enjoys OV and having both parents together. "I had a really good visit this weekend. It was really fun to have both of my parents around on the same visit. This is the first time I was able to experience that.".
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Dante Dowdell has committed to University of Oregon! @Lawrenc54562946 @CoachMcCannERT @FlyHighTank @SocialSportsMs @SBLiveMS @TylerCleveland
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Jeff Lebby makes first recruiting stop to Ackerman, MS, to see five-star Caleb Cunningham. "Our talk went pretty well. He told me a lot of good things. He said that we will have a good relationship and I am one of his top guys that he wants to coach.".
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Jaray Bledsoe (@JarayBledsoe) really enjoys small-town vibes at Mississippi State. "I love the environment here and how people are in the area. I also love the small-town vibes. I come from a small town, so I loved being able to see all of the trees and stuff around the city.
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BREAKING: Fred Clark (@fatclark_19) completes the flip from Ole Miss, commits to MSU. "I changed my mind because State always made me and my family feel like we were at home. Even after I committed to Ole Miss, they never stopped trying.".
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Four-star offensive lineman Tyler Miller (@five9tm) sets visit dates for January. "I feel great about Mississippi State," said Miller. "It is a place where a lot of linemen from my school like Charles Cross and Malik Ellis went to. So, it is a blessing getting that same
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Jeff Lebby says that he understands Miss State needs a true leader at QB. He says he wants a guy who can keep a defense honest with his arm and feet!. I love the sound of that.
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BREAKING: JJ Harrell completes flip from Tennessee to Miss State. "It means the world to me to stay in state and play for Mississippi State.".
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If you are not a fan of Mississippi State, that's fine. However, you are only wasting your time trying to get a reaction out of me. I did enough tussling in the streets, and I am sure not about to do it on the internet!. I'm just here to update followers and have fun.
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Great things are happening in Starkville, Mississippi, right now. Glad I am here to witness it!.
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Business just picked up!. Jaiden Taylor (@JaidenT1K), brother of Kamario Taylor, discusses why he committed to Mississippi State. "The love Mississippi State has been showing my brother and me is what made me commit to Mississippi State," said Taylor. "After he started getting
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24s and 25s, your time will be coming soon. Ready to see all the new offers going out in your class!.
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4 ⭐️ Carius Curne (@CurneCarius) reacts to David Turner staying on staff with Jeff Lebby. "I was excited to hear that coach Turner is staying on. We have a good relationship, and he is a great coach. I am looking forward to getting back to Starkville.".
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Jeff Lebby reaches out to JJ Harrell (@JJHarrell_4) and plans to contact all Mississippi State commits tomorrow. "He was telling me I am a great player, and I am going to make a ton of plays in the offense," said Harrell.
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2027 4 ⭐️ RB Ty Keys (@Ty_Keys5) Poplarville (MS).6-1, 190 pounds. Had an electrifying 80-yard kickoff return and 132 rushing yards. He was the player of the game. College coaches, this kid is the real deal.
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Kamario Taylor (@KamarioTaylor) discusses summer plans, official visit, and schools working to change his mind. "This has been a fun summer for me," said Taylor. "I am happy to be able to compete with some of the best quarterbacks in the nation. I am always able to learn a lot at
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Mario Nash (@BigNash_77) explains why he committed to Mississippi State. "It feels great to stay home and play with State," said Nash. "What made me commit was the family environment they have there. Everything they have up there is all I need right in my backyard. So, why leave
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4 ⭐️ OL Mario Nash Jr. (@BigNash_77) sets visit dates. "My relationship with Mississippi State and Coach Kennedy has been going great," said Nash. "We are building a nice relationship with each other, and I am ready to see how he helps the program.".
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5 ⭐️ WR Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning13) just let me know he will be visiting Mississippi State tomorrow. @ScoutSteveR.@SWiltfong247 @nielstopczynski @BettieC27981947.
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Dante Dowdell (@DanteDowdell) warming up before the MHSAA 5A State Championship vs West Point.
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Miss State commit Kamario Taylor (@KamarioTaylor) and his squad getting ready for the 3A state title vs. Ole Miss Commit, Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning3) and his squad. This should be a good one!
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Miss State commit AJ Rice (@AjRice3) tells me he has no plans to visit any other schools (VIP). "It was a really good visit yesterday," said Rice. "Things went well. We did not really talk about football much. We just got to know each other better and talked about family."
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I'll be in North Panola, MS, today at North Panola High School watching Hail Harrell (@JJHarrell_4) sign them papers. He will be signing at 12pm. Business fina pick up!.
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I plan on starting a podcast catered to Mississippi State's football recruiting soon. We will also touch on other sports. We just want to get things in line first. Gotta find some sponsors and all the right equipment!.
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Jeff Lebby plans to reach out to all Mississippi State commits by the end of the day tomorrow!.
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4 ⭐️ LB Tyshun Willis (@Kingshunwillis2) discusses why he committed to Mississippi State. "I really just love the vibes I have been feeling from them," said Willis. "I love all of the love that I have been receiving from their program. I have been committed to Mississippi State
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I want to send my condolences to the families that lost loved ones last night during the tornado that ripped through Mississippi. My heart goes out to the Delta and the families affected by this storm. If you know of a family that needs assistance, please let us know!
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At Martins in Jackson with Miss State commit Jimothy Lewis (@JimothyLewis3), Warren Rowan, and his dad!
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Mario Nash Jr. (@BigNash_77) recaps visit to Mississippi State. "If Carde, Micah, Tyler, and I were to commit, it would be monstrous. We had a lot of fun being there yesterday.".
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JJ 'Hail' Harrell (@JJHarrell_4) is ready to set the bone after great official visit. "What stood out to me the most was we were family," said Harrell. "We all talked about football, but we were focused on bonding and getting to know each other.".
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Northern Illinois edge rusher Nevaeh Sanders (@NevaehTyler15) visits Mississippi State. "If I decided to come to Mississippi State, it is going to be all about their need for pass rushers," said Sanders. @ScoutSteveR @nielstopczynski @NathanPurvis @JBain247
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Mario Nash Jr. (@BigNash_77) reassures Mississippi State fans that he is locked in. "Of course I am still locked in," said Nash. "They had a bad game yesterday. The defense and the offense were not clicking, but they should fix it over practice. I was not expecting Toledo to
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Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with Neurosarcoidosis. I came a long way from room 440 in UMMC hospital. Learning how to walk again is one of the hardest things I ever had to do!
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JUST IN: Starkville native and #Rivals250 athlete Braylon Burnside (@BraylonBurnside) is staying home, committing to Mississippi State. Burnside joins 4-star WR JJ Harrell and 4-star CB PJ Woodland in committing to the Bulldogs today.
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Kids out here with 15 plus more DIVISION one offers and complaining. Boy, I tell ya. Got kids out here begging for offers, then you have others complaining about offers cause it isn't the offers they want. *Note to self* .teach your son to be grateful.
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Van Buren flipped from Oregon to Mississippi State. I wonder did he make a call to so and so!. 👀.
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Jaray Bledsoe (@JarayBledsoe) discusses why he committed to Mississippi State. "There are a few things that made me commit. When I talked to Coach Turner, we had a great conversation. He also showed me how I will be able to fit into this defense. I got all of this talent, and I
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Kevin Oatis (@protecthebrand) says Miss State is one of his top schools after a great visit today. "I am feeling great about Mississippi State right now," said Oatis. "At this moment, they are one of my top schools.".
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DeAgo Brumfield (@DeAgoBrum) discusses why he committed to Mississippi State. "Listen here, man," said Brumfield. "I came from the NAIA, then I walked on to Memphis, and now I am headed to the SEC. I will tell any kid to work hard and have faith. Put God first, but you have to
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4 ⭐️ 2025 TE Nate Roberts excited about offer to State. "I can def see myself playing for MS State. I have a great relationship with Coach Lebby, and I have lots of trust in him. I will def be visiting MS State at some point in my recruiting process.".
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Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning13) had a great experience on visit to Mississippi State. "I absolutely enjoyed it," said Cunningham, referring to his visit at Mississippi State. "Kicking it with Coach Lebby and Coach Bump (Chad Bumphis) and the whole coaching staff spoke to me
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Louisville (4A), Starkville (6A), West Point (5A) and Noxubee (3A) all advance to the North Half. All within a 40 mile radius of each other. 32 state championships between the four. Recruit the GTA and surrounding areas!.
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2024 4 star QB Miss State commit with his pops.
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Drop that film for our Friday Film Session. I'll be picking the hottest hidden gems/under the radar guys I see!
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He now has a five-star with 247 to compliment his five-star composite via 247 Sports. In case you haven't met him yet, meet Caleb Cunningham (@calebcunning13)
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Kamario not playing basketball to hit campus is off the chain!.
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Transfer portal wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi (@OGAKELS) commits to Mississippi State. "I committed to Mississippi State because I feel like Coach Lebby is a great offensive mind. I feel like he will have me be prepared to make it to the next level.".
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4 ⭐️ RB Akylin Dear (@akylin3) recaps visit to Mississippi State. "I had a great meeting with Coach Jeff Lebby today," said Dear. "I also was able to meet with Coach Anthony Tucker, the running back coach. They were telling me that they like how explosive I am on the football
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Karsten Upchurch (@UpchurchKarsten) decides to stay at home. "Obviously, it is my hometown, and that is important to me," said Upchurch. "The campus is beautiful, and I have always dreamed of playing at it.".
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I'm a recruiting analyst who shows love to all prospects. I understand everybody isn't power five and four stars, but guess what?. I wasn't either. So no. Every prospect I show love to on here ain't D1. Some are only JuCo, but they are kids. I have a 15 year old so I get it!.
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We gone party hard in Starkville next football season!. I love all of the moves that are being made. .
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Akylin Dear (@akylin3) sets first couple of recruiting visits. "I am looking from a lot of love from each school," said Dear. "I am looking to see which program is going to make me feel like I am at home!".
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Somebody just texted me and told me they got some good news!. 👀. Is business picking up today?.
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