Mississippi State Bulldogs#35 · DL Kalvin Dinkins
81 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 320 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Lake, MS
Kalvin Dinkins is a DL (#35) for Mississippi State, from Lake, MS. In the 2026 season he has 9 tackles and 1 sack over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 16
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 19
Frame 15
Experience 17
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2026 season
9
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Kalvin Dinkins career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSST | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSST | 10 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MSST | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MSST | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
56
24
13
43
41
41
10
0
20
20
41
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Alabama | L 23-56 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri | W 31-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at South Carolina | W 41-34 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Minnesota | W 38-13 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UL Monroe | W 62-13 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMississippi State DL: #35
- ClassSenior
- HometownLake, MS
Kalvin Dinkins: Mississippi State DL profile and stats
Kalvin Dinkins is a DL (#35) for Mississippi State, from Lake, MS. This profile tracks Kalvin Dinkins's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Kalvin Dinkins in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Kalvin Dinkins play for?
Kalvin Dinkins plays for Mississippi State, wearing #35 at DL.
What position does Kalvin Dinkins play?
Kalvin Dinkins is a DL for Mississippi State.
How tall is Kalvin Dinkins?
Kalvin Dinkins is 6-2 and weighs 320 lb.
What year is Kalvin Dinkins in?
Kalvin Dinkins is listed as a senior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Kalvin Dinkins from?
Kalvin Dinkins is from Lake, MS.
How many tackles does Kalvin Dinkins have?
Kalvin Dinkins has 9 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.