Report: Mississippi State Losing Two Linebackers To The Transfer Portal

Mississippi State junior linebacker Ty Cooper is expected to enter his name into the transfer portal. Per On3:

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The Louisville, Mississippi, native, has posted 55 career tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. The former four-star recruit had his best season in 2024, tallying 29 tackles. He’s moved around during his time at Mississippi State, too, playing on the line and at linebacker. He also had a stint working with the tight ends in 2023 as the Bulldogs were short on numbers.

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Bulldogs redshirt junior linebacker John Lewis is also expected to enter the transfer portal.

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A former four-star and top-200 recruit has recorded 44 career tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and a pass deflection. The Canton, Mississippi, native made three starts in 2023 and notched a career-high 20 tackles in 12 games. He mainly played on the line of scrimmage but moved back to linebacker this season.

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