2028 247 four-star linebacker visits Mississippi State

Kaiden Buchanan, a top recruit from Tupelo High School, attended Mississippi State's junior day event.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 12:55am

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Kaiden Buchanan, a 2028 four-star linebacker prospect from Tupelo High School in Mississippi, recently visited the Mississippi State campus for the school's junior day event. Buchanan is considered one of the top recruits in his class and his high school program is known for producing talented athletes who go on to play at the collegiate level.

Why it matters

Recruiting top high school talent is crucial for college football programs looking to build successful teams. Mississippi State is hoping to attract Buchanan and other top prospects from the state of Mississippi to join their program in the coming years.

The details

Buchanan, along with several other players from Tupelo High School, made the trip to Starkville to attend Mississippi State's junior day event. The junior day allowed Buchanan and other prospects to tour the campus, meet with coaches, and get a feel for the program.

  • Buchanan visited Mississippi State's campus for the school's junior day event.

The players

Kaiden Buchanan

A 2028 four-star linebacker prospect from Tupelo High School in Mississippi.

Tupelo High School

A high school program in Mississippi known for producing talented athletes who go on to play at the collegiate level.

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What’s next

Buchanan will continue to be heavily recruited by Mississippi State and other top college football programs as he enters his senior year of high school.

The takeaway

The visit to Mississippi State's campus allows Buchanan to get a firsthand look at the program and helps the Bulldogs in their efforts to secure a commitment from one of the top prospects in the 2028 class.