Predicting Mississippi State football's depth chart for 2026 after spring practice

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football concluded spring practice in April, providing a glimpse at how the Bulldogs could line up in 2026. Some starters were already known before spring practices began, like Kamario Taylor at quarterback, Fluff Bothwell at running back and Anthony Evans III at wide receiver. There were position battles in the spring, too.

Some of them will continue into preseason practices before the season opener Sept. 5 against Louisiana-Monroe at Davis Wade Stadium. Here is our Mississippi State depth chart projection after spring practice for coach Jeff Lebby's third season.

Mississippi State football depth chart projections after spring practice Quarterback Starter: Kamario Taylor Backups: AJ Swann or Jaden Rashada, Brodie McWhorter, Parker Puckett Taylor is the no-doubt starter for the first time in his career. Behind him, it is an ongoing battle for the No. 2 spot.

Swann, an Appalachian State transfer, and Rashada, a Sacramento State transfer, are considered the favorites. Running back Starter: Fluff Bothwell Backups: Kolin Wilson or Xavier Gayten, JJ Hill or Cooper Crosby Bothwell has potential to be an All-SEC running back with a big season. It remains to be seen who will be the No.