3-star 2023 offensive tackle Joe Crocker decommits from Mississippi State football
STARKVILLE — Two days before the early signing period begins, Mississippi State football and new coach Zach Arnett have lost a commitment.
Three-star offensive tackle Joe Crocker, a three-star prospect according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, announced he is decommitting from MSU on Monday. The Nashville native and Franklin Road Academy product committed to Mississippi State in July.
"I would like to announce with all the recent changes, I am officially opening up my recruitment," Crocker wrote on Twitter. "I want to thank everyone at Mississippi State for the time spent recruiting me, but after long talks with my family I have decided it’s the best thing for me. Recruitment 100% open."
I would like to announce with all the recent changes, I am officially opening up my recruitment. I want to thank everyone at Mississipi State for the time spent recruiting me but after long talks with my family I have decided it’s the best thing for me. Recruitment 100% open.
— Joe Crocker (@JCrocker78) December 20, 2022
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Crocker's decision comes a week after Mississippi State coach Mike Leach died unexpectedly after complications from a heart condition. Arnett, who has been MSU's defensive coordinator since 2020, was promoted to head coach shortly after.
Wisconsin and Michigan State were part of Crocker's top three prior to his commitment to Mississippi State. The Bulldogs are down to 22 commitments for the Class of 2023.
Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @skrajisnik3.
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