'08 FB Class Review: LB

Bo Walters
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 220
Scout	*** #37 MLB, #28 in Alabama
Rivals	*** #49 ILB
ESPN	78 #38 OLB

Walters had offers from Louisiana Tech, Tulane, UAB, and Southern Miss. 110 tackles and 4 TFL his senior season.

Bo Walters could end up at either outside or middle linebacker. Its thought he'll eventually be a MLB but in the end he'll go where he is needed. Walters' is quite skilled in pass coverage making him a good fit for the defense. Last year the linebackers were more likely to be put into coverage than blitz on passing situations. Of course, with Charlie Harbison now the DC that could all change. Walters didn't have much in the way of sacks or TFL in high school, but I don't know if that is because he is an ineffective blitzer or that was just the way that defense was designed.

Michael Hunt
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 220
Scout	**
Rivals	*** #46 S, #16 in Mississippi
ESPN	74 #62 S

Held an offer from Ole Miss. Hunt had 60 tackles and 3 interceptions his senior year. He originally signed in 2007 but grayshirted to get his grades in order.

While Hunt was a safety in high school, he'll be a LB at Mississippi State. Hunt was a hard-hitting safety and is a very good tackler. I would imagine it will take some time to adjust to the new position so he seems like a candidate for a redshirt.

Antonio Hoskins
Ht: 6'2" Wt: 212
Scout	*** #28 SLB
Rivals	**
ESPN	75 #74 OLB

Hoskins didn't qualify. He will grayshirt and join the team in January.

Rashun Dixon
Ht: 6'1" Wt: 210
Scout	*** #84 WR, #11 in Mississippi
Rivals	**** #19 S, #8 in Mississippi
ESPN	62 #258 WR

Yes this is the brother of Anthony Dixon. Unfortunately for Mississippi State, he is also an outstanding baseball player. Dixon was drafted by the Oakland A's in the 10th round of the MLB draft and signed the offered contract.

Overall Grade: B
I'm grading as if all 4 would be on campus which they obviously won't. MSU could have really used Hoskins this year as they're a little thin in terms of pure numbers at LB. Walters looks to be the successor of Jamar Chaney. Hunt will probably need a year, maybe 2, before he is ready to contribute but should bring a mean streak when he gets on the field.