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3-star TE reflects on Mississippi State commitment

By Chris Kirschner
Aug 12, 2015

Christian Roberson committed to Mississippi State in July over Florida and Michigan. 

Roberson, a 3-star tight end from McEachern High School, told the AJC what won Mississippi State his commitment over the schools it beat out.

In the video below, Roberson details what the Bulldogs coaching staff has in store for him when he gets to campus and his plans for the rest of his recruitment.

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