Mississippi State Bulldogs
· 2026-06-24
Mississippi State Bulldogs have landed a commitment from 3-star quarterback Gavin Hampton, who announced his decision on social media on June 19.
Gavin Hampton, a 6-foot-4, 207-pound quarterback from Riverdale, chose the Bulldogs over offers from North Carolina, Arizona State, Nebraska, and Colorado.
He is set to make an official visit to Mississippi State this weekend, following his reclassification to the 2027 recruiting class.
Hampton's commitment is significant for the Bulldogs, as he is a pro-style QB who fits well with their Air Raid offense.
He is the second QB commitment in the class, joining Warren Central's Nash Morgan, who committed on June 14.
Hampton will play his final high school football season in 2026, after leading Riverdale to an 8-2 regular-season record last year.
He threw for 2,663 yards and 28 touchdowns, with 12 interceptions, in 2025, earning him the Region 3-6A Offensive MVP award.
Gavin Hampton told 247Sports that he believes Mississippi State is the right place for him due to the coaching staff and their ability to turn the program around.
He also mentioned that the big stadium, small town environment matches his personality, and that his mom attended the university.
Hampton is rated as a top-50 quarterback in the 2027 class and is the third Riverdale player from Tennessee in Mississippi State's recruiting class.
He joins tight end Sutton Gutting and safety Hudson Fuqua as part of the Bulldogs' recruiting class.
The Bulldogs' coaching staff, led by Mike Leach, has been working to build a strong recruiting class, and Hampton's commitment is a significant addition.
"I know Mississippi State is the right place for me," Hampton said, citing the coaching staff and the program's potential for growth.
And with his commitment, the Bulldogs have secured a key player for their future.
But Hampton's decision was not made lightly, as he considered offers from several other top programs.
So what made Mississippi State stand out to him?
The answer lies in the program's coaching staff and their vision for the team's future.
Hampton is excited to be a part of the Bulldogs' Air Raid offense, which he believes is a perfect fit for his skills as a pro-style QB.
He is also looking forward to playing in the big stadium, small town environment, which he thinks matches his personality.
As he prepares to make his official visit to Mississippi State, Hampton is eager to get started on his college football career.
The Bulldogs' fans are likely to be excited about the addition of Hampton to the team, given his impressive stats and accolades.
With his commitment, the Bulldogs have taken a significant step forward in building a strong recruiting class.
And as the team looks to the future, Hampton's decision is a key part of their plans.
The Bulldogs will be looking to build on their momentum in the coming seasons, and Hampton's commitment is a major part of that effort.
As he joins the team, he will be working with a talented group of players, including Nash Morgan, who committed to the Bulldogs on June 14.
Together, they will be looking to make a significant impact on the field, and to help the Bulldogs achieve their goals.
The future is looking bright for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and Hampton's commitment is a major part of that.