Mississippi State Bulldogs#43 · DL Will Whitson
90 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-5
- Weight
- 295 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
Will Whitson is a DL (#43) for Mississippi State, from Cincinnati, OH. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles and 2 sacks over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 19
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 11
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 18
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 19
Coverage 11
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 18
Measurables
Height 18
Weight 18
Frame 18
Experience 17
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2026 season
13
Tackles
2.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
3.5
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Will Whitson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSST | 5 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSST | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | CCU | 4 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 11 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
56
24
13
43
41
41
10
0
20
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Alabama | L 23-56 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri | W 31-24 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at South Carolina | W 41-34 | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | at Minnesota | W 38-13 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs UL Monroe | W 62-13 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMississippi State DL: #43
- ClassSenior
- HometownCincinnati, OH
Will Whitson: Mississippi State DL profile and stats
Will Whitson is a DL (#43) for Mississippi State, from Cincinnati, OH. This profile tracks Will Whitson'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.
Will Whitson 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 Will Whitson play for?
Will Whitson plays for Mississippi State, wearing #43 at DL.
What position does Will Whitson play?
Will Whitson is a DL for Mississippi State.
How tall is Will Whitson?
Will Whitson is 6-5 and weighs 295 lb.
What year is Will Whitson in?
Will Whitson is listed as a senior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Will Whitson from?
Will Whitson is from Cincinnati, OH.
How many tackles does Will Whitson have?
Will Whitson has 13 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.