Four-star OT Emanuel Tucker commits to Mississippi State

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By Chris Marler

Mississippi State strengthened its future offensive line Tuesday night, landing a major commitment from four-star offensive tackle Emanuel Tucker, one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.

“I love their staff, it’s just like family,” Tucker told On3’s Chad Simmons.

Tucker is a massive prospect at 6-foot-7, 285 pounds. He chose the Bulldogs over Tennessee and LSU, receiving offers from 15 programs nationwide, including seven from the SEC. He is ranked as the No. 20 offensive tackle and No. 271 overall prospect in the country, according to On3.

Tucker becomes the seventh commitment in Jeff Lebby’s 2026 recruiting class. With his addition, Mississippi State now ranks 31st in the national composite team rankings, per On3.