Mississippi State’s Donald Gray becomes first SEC WR with multiple 70-yard receptions since 2014

Wide receiver Donald Gray enjoyed a huge performance during Mississippi State’s 56-41 win over Samford.

Gray recorded 207 yards and three touchdowns on four receptions, including two catches for more than 70 yards.

Related: Video: MSU QB Nick Fitzgerald throws perfect strike to Donald Gray for long touchdown

According to Mississippi State Assistant Athletic Director Bill Martin, no SEC player has had multiple catches in a season, let alone a single game.

Not since 2014 has an @SEC player had multiple catches of 70+ yards in a season. @DonaldGrayJr_6 did it in same game yesterday. #HailState

— Bill Martin (@Bill_Martin) October 30, 2016

Gray currently has 479 yards and four touchdowns on 25 receptions during his second season with Mississippi State. The former JUCO standout joined the program as a four-star signee in 2015.

After the game, Gray got emotional when discussing his breakout performance.

Donald Gray gets emotional when talking about MSU and his breakout performance. #HailState pic.twitter.com/cISO6tOC4B

— MSU Football (@HailStateFB) October 30, 2016

Surely, the redshirt junior will be considered for this week’s SEC Offensive Player of the Week award after his historic performance.

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.