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Mississippi State CB Martin Emerson announces plans for 2022 season
By Jake Rill
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Martin Emerson won’t be returning to Mississippi State in 2022. And that’s because he’s taking his career to the next level.
On Friday, Emerson announced that he has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft after playing 3 seasons for the Bulldogs. He will be forgoing his senior year and beginning his professional career.
Thank you Mississippi State ? pic.twitter.com/gQGer3iqlj
— Martin Emerson Jr (@MartyMargg1) December 10, 2021
Emerson played in 36 games during his time at Mississippi State, collecting 154 tackles, 16 pass deflections, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble. His lone pick came as a true freshman in 2019, and he had 50 tackles and 3 pass deflections in 12 games during the 2021 season.
The Bulldogs will be losing a key defender in their secondary and will now have to look to replace his production.
Emerson has the potential to have a successful NFL career, and it’s likely that he’ll be picked by a team at some point during the 2022 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 28-30.
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
