Dre Otey
Dre Otey is a three-star recruit from Murfreesboro, TN, out of Riverdale (No. 1,566 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Mississippi State's 8 games this season.
Where Otey comes from
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Riverdale
- About 200 miles from Davis Wade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class.
Where Otey fits
Mississippi State lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Mississippi State defensive backs with a game this season
Mississippi State is 4-4. Next: vs Vanderbilt, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Riverdale
Also from Murfreesboro, TN
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Pass share
45.5%
250 pass / 299 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
10.3%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Mississippi State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Mississippi State has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Emmanuel Forbes was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Mississippi State in 2026
- 2026 Mississippi State LebbyYear 1 · Games –
- High school RiverdaleMurfreesboro, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class. Signed with Mississippi State.Also from Riverdale: Caleb Herring (South Carolina), Jaylen Thompson (UAB), DJ Taylor (Middle Tennessee) and 2 more.
2026
- Signed with Mississippi StateThree-star, out of Riverdale