Three Bulldogs Named PFF All-SEC
December 01, 2022 | Football
STARKVILLE โ A trio of Mississippi State Bulldogs have been named to the Pro Football Focus (PFF) All-Southeastern Conference teams, it was announced by the organization on Wednesday.
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Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes and kick returner Lideatrick Griffin were both first team selections, while center LaQuinston Sharp was named to the third team.
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Forbes ended the regular season tied for the FBS lead with six interceptions this year, while he recently broke the FBS career record for pick-sixes (6) with three this season alone. His 174 interception return yards also leads the nation.
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Griffin, who was a PFF All-SEC second team selection last season, ended the 2022 regular season with 19 kick returns for 613 yards and a 92-yard touchdown return. He has also hauled in 35 receptions for 449 receiving yards and four touchdown catches on the campaign.
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An anchor on State's offensive line, Sharp represented the Bulldogs as a third team selection after leading all SEC West centers with an 81.9 pass blocking grade on the season. Over the course of 12 games this season, Sharp did not allow a single sack or hit on the quarterback as the Bulldogs' starting center.
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For more information on the Bulldog football program, visit HailState.com, or search for "HailStateFB" on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes and kick returner Lideatrick Griffin were both first team selections, while center LaQuinston Sharp was named to the third team.
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Forbes ended the regular season tied for the FBS lead with six interceptions this year, while he recently broke the FBS career record for pick-sixes (6) with three this season alone. His 174 interception return yards also leads the nation.
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Griffin, who was a PFF All-SEC second team selection last season, ended the 2022 regular season with 19 kick returns for 613 yards and a 92-yard touchdown return. He has also hauled in 35 receptions for 449 receiving yards and four touchdown catches on the campaign.
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An anchor on State's offensive line, Sharp represented the Bulldogs as a third team selection after leading all SEC West centers with an 81.9 pass blocking grade on the season. Over the course of 12 games this season, Sharp did not allow a single sack or hit on the quarterback as the Bulldogs' starting center.
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For more information on the Bulldog football program, visit HailState.com, or search for "HailStateFB" on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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