Kelly Akharaiyi News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

Scores twice in loss Akharaiyi notched three receptions (on four targets) for 72 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-31 loss against Georgia.

Impact Akharaiyi enjoyed his best performance of the year, totaling season-highs in receiving yards and touchdowns. The senior wide receiver scored his first touchdown of the season on a 24-yard pass from Michael Van Buren. He will aim to build off this performance for Saturday's contest against Texas A&M.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter for Toledo game Akharaiyi is listed as a co-starter for Mississippi State's game Saturday against Toledo, Justin Frommer of 247Sports reports.

Impact Akharaiyi was never part of Mississippi State's depth chart until now. Being a co-starter indicates great expectations the Aggies have from him, which is unsurprising considering his 2023 output (1,040 yards, seven touchdowns) and collegiate yards averaged per reception (18.9).

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Catches pass in defeat Akharaiyi caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 30-23 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Akharaiyi was previously listed as questionable after missing Mississippi State's season opener against Eastern Kentucky with an undisclosed injury, but the senior managed to make his season debut for the Bulldogs against Arizona State. The former UTEP transfer was an impact player for the Miners in 2023, catching 48 passes for 1,033 yards and seven touchdowns, and will hope to make an impact for Mississippi State in 2024. Akharaiyi's next opportunity will come when the Bulldogs host Toledo on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Catches pass in defeat Akharaiyi caught one of two targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 30-23 loss to Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't go through 11 on 11 warmups Akharaiyi (undisclosed) wasn't participating in typical warmups ahead of the game versus ASU Saturday, Justin Frommer of 247Sports reports.

Impact It is somewhat expected that Akharaiyi won't play in the game, but he was warming up on the sidelines just not with the team in 11 on 11 warmups. If Akharaiyi does end up playing it may be limited.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Held off Week 2 depth chart Akharaiyi (undisclosed) is not listed on Mississippi State's depth chart ahead of Saturday's matchup with ASU, Paul Jones of On3.com reports.

Impact Akharaiyi figures to remain inactive during Saturday's matchup with the Sun Devils, but Mississippi State's coaching staff is optimistic that he is nearing a return to the field. The 6-foot-1 senior wideout, who logged 48 receptions for 1,033 yards and seven touchdowns with UTEP last season, figures to be an integral part of the offense when he is able to make his return.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Held off Week 2 depth chart Akharaiyi (undisclosed) is not listed on Mississippi State's depth chart ahead of Saturday's matchup with ASU, Paul Jones of On3.com reports.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 1 Akharaiyi won't play against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, head coach Jeff Lebby told media Monday. "Won't get too much into it. Kelly's a guy who has had a lot of production. He's...

Impact The loss of Akharaiyi is huge for Mississippi State, as he was projected to be a dominant presence in the team's passing attack, especially after a 2023 season in which he racked up 48 catches for 1,033 yards and seven touchdowns. Akharaiyi will aim to recover quickly in order to be available for the Week 2 matchup against Arizona State on Sep. 7.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Projected to be starting wideout Akharaiyi is projected to be a starting wideout for Mississippi State's 2024 team, Justin Frommer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Frommer projects Mississippi State's starting wideouts to include Akharaiyi and Jordan Mosley outside with Kevin Coleman in the slot. Akharaiyi's addition should be unsurprising, considering his breakout season with UTEP before he transferred to MSU. The senior logged more than 1,000 receiving yards during his 2023 season.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2 • 247SPORTS.COM

Enters transfer portal Akharaiyi has entered the transfer portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.

Impact Akharaiyi enters the transfer portal with his stock at an all-time high. The wideout logged 48 receptions for 1,033 yards (21.5 averaged per catch) and seven touchdowns across 12 games he played during UTEP's latest season. Among wide receivers currently in the transfer portal, Akharaiyi's 2023 output is relatively unmatched.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins in on warmups Akharaiyi (undisclosed) has taken the field for warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Liberty, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact An initial report indicated that Akharaiyi was dealing with an injury suffered in practice and seemed unlikely to play, but he apparently took the field shortly after and seems to have a good shot to suit up for the Miners after all. The junior enters the day needing 76 receiving yards to break the 1,000-yard mark for the year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two TDs Akharaiyi caught six passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns versus MTSU on Saturday.

Impact Perhaps the sole silver lining for the Miners in 2023 is the emergence of Akharaiyi, especially late in the season. In four of his last five games he's had over 120 yards and a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another big game Akharaiyi caught five passes for 141 yards and a score Saturday versus WKU.

Impact Since Tyrin Smith (undisclosed) went down, Akharaiyi has been relied upon as the lead receiver. A couple times, he hasn't been up to the task, but recently he's mostly been delivering. He has over 100 yards with a touchdown in three of his last four contests.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone Akharaiyi had six catches for 126 yards and a score versus Sam Houston on Wednesday.

Impact It's been an uneven season for Akharaiyi. He has three games with over 100 yards and a touchdown, and three games with six yards or fewer.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UTEP football's Kelly Akharaiyi overcomes slow start, catches on Transfer wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi has much-awaited breakout as UTEP heads to UTSA looking for bowl bid.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

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