<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=23Y9SK_0ulqO91A00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=23Y9SK_0ulqO91A00" width="611" height="320" >STARKVILLE --- <a href="https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/">Mississippi State</a> football's wide receiver room will be known as the "The Concrete Boys" this season, according to senior wideout Jordan Mosley, who helped name the group as an ode to famous rapper, Lil Yachty. "We call ourselves that because we think we are the hardest group in the nation," Mosley said Friday while speaking to reporters after Mississippi State's second day of preseason camp. "We all think we are really good, and that is the best part of our team. We have a lot of confidence and everybody thinks they are the best at their position." The new nickname for Mississippi State's pass-catchers coincides with its new image: One of swagger, confidence and expectation to make big plays this year with an influx of talent. "It's been crazy and fun," Mosley said of the start of camp. "There are a lot of spots (open) and we got a lot of guys who can play. All of us have strengths and weaknesses, and it is about finding the right guys to fit roles.In order to replenish a wide receivers room that lost its top-four receivers by receiving yards from last season, the Bulldogs heavily utilized the transfer portal, adding UTEP's <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/kelly-akharaiyi-46117269/">Kelly Akharaiyi</a>, a 1,00-yard receiver from last season, <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/kevin-coleman-46058557/">Kevin Coleman</a> from <a href="https://247sports.com/college/louisville/">Louisville</a>, who was named on Thursday to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List as one of college football's most versatile players, and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/trent-hudson-46137970/">Trent Hudson</a>, who scored 10 touchdowns for <a href="https://247sports.com/college/new-mexico-state/">New Mexico State</a>, as a late edition following spring camp. The Bulldogs also added a talented freshman class, which included four-star wideouts <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/mario-craver-46128632/">Mario Craver</a>, Braylon "Stonka" Burnside and JJ Harrell. Mosley praised Craver for his spring, Burnside for his strength and singled out Harrell's strong practice on Friday as guys that have been quickly learning since they arrived on campus in January as early enrollees. Mosley, who began his career at <a href="https://247sports.com/college/northwestern/">Northwestern</a>, is one of a handful of holdovers last season, which also includes sophomore <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/creed-whittemore-46110627/">Creed Whittemore</a>. The duo were part of an offense, under former offensive coordinator <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/kevin-barbay-4905/">Kevin Barbay</a>, that struggles to score points, especially in Southeastern Conference play, where the Bulldogs won just one of eight games and scored 107 total points. "Last year, it was horrible," Mosley said. "I don't even know how many games we won or lost. I don't like losing or being at the bottom of anything. I told myself (this offseason) that I have to do everything as fast and hard as I can and that carried into the spring, and just trying to pick up where I left off. " Mosley, who finished with three catches for 45 yards and a touchdown last season, has been consistently praised by first-year head coach <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/jeff-lebby-1384/">Jeff Lebby</a> and second-year position coach <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/chad-bumphis-14241/">Chad Bumphis</a> for his leadership, helping all of Mississippi State's newcomers integrate into the program. That, Mosley said, has been aided by a new energy within the team and wide receiver room. "Its starts with the coaches," Mosley said. "We got a lot of good energy and people who want to be here. There isn't a lot of complaining. It's enjoyable to be around and the guys who we have brought in are extremely fun to be around. It makes it more enjoyable. Last year was difficult. People didn't want to be in the building, and Coach Lebby prides us to stay in the building as long as possible. A lot of guys are here from 7, 8 A.M until 9 P.M."Expected to take the next step in his career, Mosley is a strong candidate to fill one of the Bulldogs' three starting wideout spots when the season opens on Aug. 31 against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/eastern-kentucky/">Eastern Kentucky</a> at Davis Wade Stadium.But that doesn't mean he plans to take his foot off of gas during preseason camp, because he knows the guys next to and behind him, are just as talented and capable as he is. "We had a good group last year, but I think we were missing that competitiveness," Mosley said. "We all go out and have that mindset to compete. What comes with that is guys that give everything they got and make everyone around you more polished because in Fall camp, everything is more limited, with the reps you get. Having that competitive spirit makes us who we are."</div></body>

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'The Concrete Boys': Mississippi State wideouts entering 2024 season with new name, swagger and confidence

STARKVILLE --- Mississippi State football's wide receiver room will be known as the \"The Concrete Boys\" this season, according to senior wideout Jordan Mosley, who helped name the group as an ode to famous rapper, Lil Yachty. \"We call ourselves that because we think we are the hardest group in...

STARKVILLE --- Mississippi State football's wide receiver room will be known as the "The Concrete Boys" this season, according to senior wideout Jordan Mosley, who helped name the group as an ode to famous rapper, Lil Yachty. "We call ourselves that because we think we are the hardest group in...

'The Concrete Boys': Mississippi State wideouts entering 2024 season with new name, swagger and confidence

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