Miss. St. DB Cedric Jiles cleared to return after missing 2014 season
After missing the entire 2014 season, Cedric Jiles has been cleared to return to the field for Mississippi State.
Jiles, a 5-foot-10, 185-pound cornerback, missed the entire 2014 season with a hamstring injury sustained during fall practice last August. Jiles was slated to enter the season as the Bulldogs’ third cornerback, but never got the chance. Now, six months later, Jiles is cleared for spring ball.
Got cleared today 🙏 God is good. Hopefully no more injuries , it's a must to produce. 😜😉
— TYEEEEE (@TyeJiles13) February 25, 2015
According to the Clarion-Ledger, Jiles is expected to compete for a starting role in the secondary opposite returning starter Taveze Calhoun. Will Redmond, who had 51 tackles and three interceptions in 12 games last season, will also be in the mix to start.
The 2015 season will be Jiles’ fourth with the program. Jiles appeared in the first three games in his true freshman season in 2012, but missed the rest of the season with an injury. He returned in 2013 after receiving a redshirt and played in 11 games, including three starts, and registered 20 tackles.
Jiles’ return provides a needed boost to a secondary that loses Jamerson Love (13 starts) at cornerback and Jay Hughes (12 starts) and Justin Cox (eight starts) at safety. Additionally, returning safety Kendrick Market (four starts) tore his Achilles in the regular season finale against Ole Miss, so his status for the 2015 season is up in the air.
The Bulldogs, who went 10-3 in 2014, are scheduled to begin spring practice on March 18.
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