Mississippi State Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Will Play in Upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes nonetheless has unfinished enterprise with the Bulldogs.

The defensive again shared that he might be taking part in in his workforce’s upcoming ReliaQuest Bowl in opposition to Illinois. Forbes declared for the 2023 NFL Draft earlier this month, and in an age the place many eventual skilled stars select to sit down out postseason bowl video games, he serves as an exception. 

Forbes had a record-setting 12 months, changing into the FBS chief in profession pick-sixes with six over three years. The junior out of Grenada Excessive College returned three of his six interceptions for touchdowns this season whereas additionally recording 39 complete tackles, 15 passes defended, one tackle-for-loss and a blocked area aim.

Forbes’ onerous work and explosive performs on protection didn’t go unnoticed. He was named the SEC Defensive Participant of the Week and the Bronko Nagurski Nationwide Defensive Participant of the Week after a formidable outing in opposition to Texas A&M. He ended the season as an AP Second-Group All-American and acquired first-team All-SEC honors from convention coaches and a number of different retailers.

The ReliaQuest Bowl will start on Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT. After the season formally involves a detailed, Forbes will start making ready for the NFL Draft, which begins on April 27.