Milton Transfers Out Of MSU

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI Sports) – Rising junior running back Derrick Milton is transferring. Mississippi State confirmed this Monday to WCBI.

Milton says McNeese State in Louisiana is his destination. The 6-foot 210-pound back is from Louisiana and appeared in 22 games as a Bulldog, scoring five touchdowns.

Milton’s departure leaves senior Nick Griffin, junior Josh Robinson and sophomore Ashton Shumpert returning at running back. Two tailbacks have committed for next season: West Point’s Aeris Williams and Dontavian Lee of Forrest County AHS.