For the second time in as many years, Mississippi State is tasked with replacing one of its offensive guards who moved on to the NFL.
First it was left guard Gabe Jackson and now the Bulldogs are filling the vacancy left by right guard Ben Beckwith.
Versatile senior Justin Malone is back after starting 11 games at left guard last season. Malone was still hampered by broken foot the kept him out in 2013 and never was 100-percent last fall. When healthy, the 6-foot-7, 320-pounder is an extremely athletic lineman capable of starting at multiple spots along the line.