Mississippi State Adds 2026 TE Adam Land in Key Recruiting Win

Mississippi State Adds 2026 TE Adam Land in Key Recruiting Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

In a recruiting class that’s steadily taking shape, Mississippi State just landed a big-time building block. Mosley High School standout Adam Land, one of Florida’s top-ranked tight ends, has officially committed to the Bulldogs for the class of 2026.

And he didn’t wait long to pull the trigger.

“Ring the Bell,” Land said after announcing his commitment on X. “A long-time dream is a step closer to reality as I have officially COMMITTED to my Dawgs at @HailStateFB.”

Ring the Bell 🔔🐶 #HailState
A long-time dream is a step closer to reality as I have officially COMMITTED to my Dawgs at @HailStateFB 🐶

Thank you to @Jcoop50@Coach_Leb and all the State staff who have welcomed my family to StarkVegas!@On3Recruits@247recruiting@Rivals… pic.twitter.com/2l0pPNwtil— Adam Land (@AdamLand2026) June 11, 2025

But it wasn’t just the facilities or the SEC spotlight that pulled him north. It was the relationship.

“Thank you to @Jcoop50 @Coach_Leb and all the State staff who have welcomed my family to StarkVegas,” Land said.

That sense of belonging, plus multiple visits to Starkville, proved to be the tipping point for a commitment that bolsters Mississippi State’s 2026 class, now with 10 pledges and climbing.

Land is coming off a productive junior season with 26 catches for 452 yards and two touchdowns. His hands, route running, and physicality stood out as he helped lead Mosley to a 9-2 record and a spot in Florida’s 5A state playoffs.

He’s not coming in blind either. Former teammate Lo’Kavion Jackson signed with the Bulldogs in the 2024 class.

“It’s good to know someone already there. I’ll be able to lean on him if I have questions,” Land added.

Land is expected to take his official visit on June 20, part of what’s shaping up to be a loaded recruiting weekend for MSU coaches.

With the 2025 season looming, offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby continues to reshape his unit with tight ends like Land, who fits the hybrid mold the offense favors. Current TE1 Seydou Traore, who had 34 catches for 361 yards last year, proved the position has a future in StarkVegas.

And with size, speed, and smarts, Land might just be the next breakout Bulldog.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.