How to Watch: Mississippi State at the NFL Combine
Exactly 321 potential future faces of the league were invited to the NFL Combine on Tuesday morning, including four Mississippi State Bulldogs. These four players were bright lights in Mississippi State's rough 5-7 season, which eventually led to a nearly entire new coaching staff for the future.
The 2024 NFL Combine drills begins on Thursday, but players begin interviews on Wednesday.
Before the Bulldogs open up about themselves and compete in some variation of a 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press and individual position drills, here's a quick synopsis of each Mississippi State prospect:
Wide receiver Lideatrick "Tulu" Griffin led the Bulldogs in receptions (50), yards (658--13.4 per catch) and touchdowns (4). He also ran the ball 17 times for 74 yards (4.4 yards per carry) and another score.
Defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy tallied 35 tackles this past season, including 3.5 for loss, and also recorded 2.5 sacks. The fifth-year senior's season was shortened in 2022, but in just five games he logged 15 tackles, including five for loss, and two sacks.
Linebacker Nathaniel "Bookie" Watson totaled a whopping 137 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks in 2023. He led the entire SEC in tackles and sacks and was named the AP SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Some additional honors he earned this season include AP All-American Third Team, All-SEC Coaches First Team and AP All-SEC First Team honors.
Cornerback Decamerion Richardson finished this past season third on the team in tackles with 79, including one for loss, and also added a sack. Richardson was among the brightest lights in the secondary, as he led Mississippi State in pass breakups with seven.
How to Watch: Mississippi State at the 2024 NFL Combine
What: Four Mississippi State Bulldogs participating in the NFL Combine
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.
When: All week, and wraps up Monday, March 4.
TV: NFL Network
All times below are Central (CT)
Interview Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 28
- 8–9 a.m. - Defensive Line (Edge) - Nathaniel Watson
- 10–11 a.m. - Defensive Line (Interior) - Jaden Crumedy
Thursday, Feb. 29
- 10-11 a.m. - Defensive Backs (Cornerbacks) - Decamerion Richardson
Friday, March 1
- 8–9 a.m. - Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers - Lideatrick Griffin
Drills
Thursday, February 29, 2 p.m. CT – Nathaniel Watson and Jaden Crumedy
Friday, March 1, 2 p.m. – Decamerion Richardson
Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m. – Lideatrick Griffin
Cowbell Corner will have complete coverage from Indianapolis.
