Versatile, high-upside TE depth for Mississippi State
Lauderdale is more of a matchup piece than a box-score star: in the 2024 season, he played in 12 games for Mississippi State but did not record a catch, while his earlier stops showed offensive value and special-teams toughness, including 5 receptions for 61 yards and 2 TDs at Belhaven and heavy special-teams work at Hinds[1][7][10]. The differentiator is his versatility—listed at 6-3, 225, he has been used as a tight end, wide receiver and even on defense/special teams, which can matter for staffs looking for a willing, scheme-flexible role player rather than a pure receiving TE[7][10][12].
