Mississippi State football has a new top commitment in its 2026 recruiting class.
Emanuel Tucker, a four-star offensive tackle from New Albany, committed to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. He announced the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Hail State,” he wrote, tagging coach Jeff Lebby’s X account with a commitment graphic.
Tucker picked MSU over offers from Auburn, Florida, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M and more. Phil Loadholt was hired as the new MSU offensive line coach after the 2024 season.
“I know a lot of people were thinking that I was going to Miami, but me and my family sat down and said staying at home is what is best for me,” Tucker told 247Sports. “With that being said, I really appreciate the way that Mississippi State has been recruiting me ever since Coach (Jeff) Lebby showed up. When Coach Loadholt arrived, he immediately started showing me a lot of love. I really feel like he is going to be a coach who helps me develop and be able to make it on the next level.”
Emanuel Tucker’s 247 rating
Tucker is a four star, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He’s measured at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds and is listed as the No. 12 player in Mississippi, the No. 28 offensive tackle and No. 320 nationally.
He’s Mississippi State’s top commitment so far in the 2026 class, just ahead of Tupelo cornerback Iverson McCoy.
Mississippi State football recruiting class 2026
Mississippi State currently has seven commitments in the 2026 recruiting class:
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OT Emanuel Tucker
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CB Iverson McCoy
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ATH Jaiden Taylor
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IOL Jakobe Green
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WR Camden Capehart
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RB Jaeden Hill
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CB Camron Brown
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Where Mississippi State ranks in the 2026 team recruiting rankings
The Bulldogs’ 2026 recruiting class is ranked No. 16 nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite. It’s the seventh-best class in the SEC.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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