ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Seeking to enhance their NFL prospects, Mississippi State seniors Hunter Bradley and Jordan Thomas will play in the 93rd East-West Shrine Game at 2 p.m. CT Saturday live on NFL Network.
Bradley, considered one of the top long snappers in the country, will represent the East roster. Thomas, a 6-foot-5 wideout/tight end, will suit up for the West roster. The two will be the 27th and 28th Bulldogs to play in the game all-time. Former linebacker Richie Brown, now with the Carolina Panthers, was invited last year.
Bradley and Thomas will play on a familiar surface. The two helped State claim a St. Petersburg Bowl victory last year at Tropicana Field.
Thomas enjoyed a breakout senior season with the Bulldogs and was MSU’s third-leading receiver with 22 catches for 263 yards and three touchdowns. With an ability to stretch the field with his size and speed, Thomas averaged 12.0 yards per catch. The Sumrall, Miss., native played two season with the Bulldogs after joining the team in 2016 from East Central Community College.
Bradley has been one of the most reliable snappers and leaders in MSU history. He joined the squad in 2012 and redshirted and this past year was granted a sixth year by the NCAA due to a previous injury. Bradley was MSU’s primary snapper the last three season and played in 41 games. He earned his degree in May 2017.
For more information on the Bulldogs, follow the MSU football team on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB." All-access coverage is also available on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap.
Bradley, considered one of the top long snappers in the country, will represent the East roster. Thomas, a 6-foot-5 wideout/tight end, will suit up for the West roster. The two will be the 27th and 28th Bulldogs to play in the game all-time. Former linebacker Richie Brown, now with the Carolina Panthers, was invited last year.
Bradley and Thomas will play on a familiar surface. The two helped State claim a St. Petersburg Bowl victory last year at Tropicana Field.
Thomas enjoyed a breakout senior season with the Bulldogs and was MSU’s third-leading receiver with 22 catches for 263 yards and three touchdowns. With an ability to stretch the field with his size and speed, Thomas averaged 12.0 yards per catch. The Sumrall, Miss., native played two season with the Bulldogs after joining the team in 2016 from East Central Community College.
Bradley has been one of the most reliable snappers and leaders in MSU history. He joined the squad in 2012 and redshirted and this past year was granted a sixth year by the NCAA due to a previous injury. Bradley was MSU’s primary snapper the last three season and played in 41 games. He earned his degree in May 2017.
For more information on the Bulldogs, follow the MSU football team on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB." All-access coverage is also available on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap.
