State failing to protect its home turf

Of the 11 players in the state of Mississippi rated 4* or above, 4 are from either Starkville or counties bordering Starkville.

5* DE Jeffrey Simmons, Macon 35.2 miles from State
4* WR AJ Brown, Starkville
4* OT Scott Lashley, West Point 22.1 miles from State
4* DE Kobe Jones, Starkville

All four of these players are uncommitted, with State still in the running. All 4 could end up Bulldogs on NSD. However, there's also a chance that none could. 3 of the 4 are pursued by Ole Miss and Bama, while Lashley visited LSU this weekend.

This has potential to be a devastating failure for State. Rarely is so much SEC talent conentrated in a school's backyard. This should be a home run class for Mullen and co, but it looks likely he won't capitalize.

I think Bama stands to be the primary beneficiary of this, fwiw.