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The Mississippi State football program has a solid start to its 2023 recruiting class.

Mike Leach and his coaching staff have three early pledges, highlighted by a pair of in-state four-star prospects: Laurel High School offensive tackle Malik Ellis and Bay Springs athlete Ty Jones.

Before the month is over, however, the Bulldogs appear poised to add a dynamic running back into the fold.

Prediction: Seth Davis to Mississippi State

Katy High School (Texas) star Seth Davis is set to announce his commitment May 23 and is down to a final five of California, Mississippi State, Missouri, Vanderbilt and Utah.

But with a little over a week to go, the 5-foot-8, 175-pound back had high praise for the Bulldogs, stemming from his visit this spring.

"I like the town. I visited there," he said. "The town, the coaches, the football team... when I went on my visit and went to one of the spring practices they welcomed me. All of the running backs came over and introduced themselves. It was a great time." 

Given that strong endorsement - and his infatuation with the idea of playing in the SEC at the collegiate level - it appears that Davis is destined for a future in Starkville. 

That's good news for the Bulldogs.

Over the past two seasons, Davis has amassed 4,047 yards and 45 touchdowns on the ground, highlighted by a 2,422-yard, 28-touchdown campaign as a junior.

He is rated a three-star prospect and the nation's No. 36 running back

Should he, in fact, choose Mississippi State, he should be a welcomed addition to the running back room.

Junior season highlights