Joe Crocker, a 3-star OL, commits to Mississippi State football

Joe Crocker will be headed to the SEC once his high school career is finished.

Crocker, a 6-foot-6 305-pound three-star offensive tackle chose Mississippi State over Wisconsin and Michigan State. Crocker announced his decision on Instagram.

He is Mississippi State's ninth commitment for its 2023 class and second highest ranked recruit as the No. 476 player in the country nationally. Three-star linebacker Ty Jones, the No. 417 recruit in the country, is the Bulldogs' top commitment.

Crocker joins Malik Ellis (6-5, 245) as Mississippi State's lone offensive tackles committed to the program for 2023.

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Crocker is Tennessee's No. 16 senior prospect and the No. 39 offensive tackle in the country according to 247Sports Composite. 

Reach Joe Spears at jspears2@gannett.com or 731-343-4923. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @joe_spears7.