Former Kosciusko Whippet Dre Riley has officially landed on Mississippi State’s season-opening depth chart, earning the No. 2 spot at safety ahead of the Bulldogs’ kickoff this Saturday.
While he finished his high school career leading Charleston to a state championship run, Riley played his sophomore year in Kosciusko. During that sophomore year, he racked up 52 tackles (40 solo), four tackles for loss, and two interceptions, while finding the end zone twice, once on a reception and once on an interception return.
Nicknamed “Big Play Dre,” Riley spent the past two seasons at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
He tallied 72 tackles, three interceptions, and helped lead the Rangers to two MACCC Championships before committing to Mississippi State over offers from Illinois and Purdue.
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