Elgton Jenkins was not heavily recruited out of Clarksdale High School two years ago.
The former three-star offensive tackle held only four mid-major offers before Mississippi State extended a scholarship during his official visit just three days before national signing day.
Jenkins committed on the spot along with high school teammate J.T. Gray and is now one of more promising young linemen on the Bulldogs’ roster.
Jenkins spent his initial year as a redshirt as he worked to improve his knowledge of the game as well as get bigger.
“The redshirt year helped me a lot,” Jenkins said.