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Mississippi State football lands Ridgeland safety Trae’kerrion Collins
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football landed its first four-star in the 2027 recruiting class.
Ridgeland safety Trae’kerrion Collins committed to the Bulldogs on April 9.
“I am grateful to the entire coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career in Starkville,” Collins wrote on X. “I’m ready to work, compete, and represent the Bulldog family with pride.”
He picked MSU after decommitting from Ole Miss on Nov. 30. Collins holds numerous offers from power conference teams including Alabama, Georgia Tech, LSU and Michigan.
Collins is ranked No. 404 nationally, No. 12 in Mississippi and as the No. 12 safety, according to the 247Sports Composite.
Collins recorded 62 tackles in 2025 with five interceptions, two tackles for loss and one fumble recovery. He also had four receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown, plus 11 carries for 111 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. Ridgeland (11-2) lost to Warren Central in the MSHAA Class 6A semifinals.
Mississippi State football 2027 recruiting class
Collins is Mississippi State’s fifth commitment for the 2027 recruiting class:
- S Trae’kerrion Collins
- WR Javarious Griffin Jr.
- CB Brandon Allen Jr.
- S Hudson Fuqua
- IOL Caleb Unger
The class ranks 32nd nationally and ninth in the SEC.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.