SEC Football Top 150 Players: No. 99, Corey Broomfield, Mississippi State DB

The SEC Blog will be counting down the top 150 players in the SEC every day, concluding on Aug. 30 at the start of the college football regular season.

No. 99: Corey Broomfield, No. 25, Mississippi State, Defensive Back

2011 stats: 59 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack

Strengths

Broomfield has solidified himself as Mississippi State's starting corner opposite of All-SEC candidate Jonathan Banks.

Broomfield didn't have any interceptions last season, but he had nine over his first two campaigns, including six during his freshman year in 2009. He has established himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the nation and is looking to close out his career on a high note in 2012.

Weaknesses

Last season was a bit disappointing for Broomfield. He played with a broken thumb for the majority of the season, which certainly inhibited his ability to intercept passes.

His production has dropped off ever since his redshirt freshman season, which is something that should concern Mississippi State fans—at least a little bit.

2012 Prediction

Mississippi State's defense is going to be better than people want to believe. Josh Boyd and Denico Autry will put pressure on opposing quarterbacks, which should open the door for Broomfield and fellow corner Banks to make a big impact.

Broomfield is currently ninth on Mississippi State's all-time interception list, and he will rise on that list in 2012.

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