Scott Lashley

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach remarked in his opening press conference that him and his staff planned to use the transfer portal to add more talent to the Bulldogs' roster. That process got underway last week and could result in a new addition soon

On Sunday, Gene's Page247 confirmed through sources at Mississippi State that former Alabama transfer Scott Lashley is looking to enroll at Mississippi State. The former 247Sports four-star offensive lineman has not officially enrolled as of yet. The 6-foot-7 and 310-pound Lashley entered the transfer portal this past Thursday.

Lashley, a former West Point High School standout, graduated from Alabama last month and would be immediately eligible at Mississippi State as a redshirt senior. Lashley was rated as the nation's No. 20 offensive tackle prospect in the Class of 2016 and the No. 201 overall prospect by 247Composite.

This past season Lashley was one of Alabama's top reserves at offensive tackle and played in eight games. He played a total of 58 reps as the backup right tackle.

During his recruiting process, Lashley briefly committed to Mississippi State the summer before his senior season at West Point High School. He was a top priority for the Bulldogs in the Class of 2016 but eventually signed with Alabama in February of 2016.

Looking at Mississippi State's depth chart at offensive tackle, the Bulldogs graduated the likes of starting left tackle Tyree Phillips and part-time starting right tackle Tommy Champion. For Leach's first Bulldog campaign in 2020, Mississippi State returns senior Greg Eiland at tackle along with junior Cordavien Suggs, sophomore Kwatrivous Johnson and redshirt freshmen Charles Cross and Brandon Cunningham.