State commit Jax Pope eager for new stadium debut at Buford High School
2026 Mississippi State commitment Jax Pope obtained his last training camp from his current preparation career earlier this month. Again, the three -star rival security perspective will have several functions on the day of the match.
The Pope expects to play again on both sides of football this year and to help Buford High School in special teams. Most publications have also bubbled as a pre-season team n ° 1 in the state.
“We started to practice and we were back in the pads last week,” said Pope. “I play a receiver and also to the star, security in shooting. I am still in many special teams too. ”
Like the previous seasons, Pope had some areas in which he wanted to improve before starting the season. But above all, he wanted to stay healthy, especially after missing a few games last year due to an injury.
“Overall, my greatest thing was to remain healthy this off -season,” added the 6 feet and 180 pound pope. “Then I worked to keep my flexibility, which is a huge thing in terms of security. This is probably what I worked most about. I worked on my job and you can always improve in everything. ”
And in this senior season, Pope and his teammates will be the first course to play in the new $ 62 million stadium in Buford. Naturally, the Pope is impatient to adapt this season in their new house.
“It’s going to be great,” said Pope. “We had a melee of Intersquad last Friday, then our first two games are in the new stadium. So, it’s going to be great and I love it.”
The Pope joined the 2026 class of the state of Mississippi in June and remains confident in this Bulldog decision. He has often been in contact with the security coach Matt Barnes and is eager to see the Bulldogs in action this fall.
“It was great with the state of Mississippi,” noted Pope. “The coach Barnes sent me a text and we followed each other. They asked for the practice and we asked questions about our new stadium and things like that. I will certainly be some games this year and I can’t wait to see them play.”
The Pope chose the state of the Mississippi during several other power offers 4 and is also within the time to complete his secondary studies in December. Since his commitment, his recruitment process has been silent and this is very suitable for the Pope.
“It has certainly been calm with other schools since I got involved,” said Pope. “I am faithful to the state of Mississippi and I am really happy where I am.”
