Eagles Star Receiver Was ‘Getting Death Threats’ for College Choice

Eagles star receiver was ‘getting death threats’ for college choice

Philadelhpia Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown grew up in Starkville, Miss., the home of Mississippi State University. However, he chose to attend the Bulldogs’ biggest rival -- Ole Miss -- instead of staying home and playing for Mississippi State.

Eagles WR AJ Brown got death threats for picking Ole Miss football over Mississippi State

Starkville native AJ Brown said he received death threats in high school when he committed to Ole Miss football instead of Mississippi State.

AJ Brown recalls receiving death threats after committing to play for Ole Miss

When it comes to college football rivalries, few can rival the intensity of the Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs. This fierce competition doesn’t just end on the field; it spills over into recruiting battles that can feel more like a war zone than a friendly game of football. Just ask AJ Brown, the Starkville High School standout who made headlines when he chose to don the red and blue of Ole Miss instead of staying home in maroon …

AJ Brown reveals Mississippi State fans sent death threats to him for choosing Ole Miss

AJ Brown reveals Mississippi State fans sent him death threats after choosing to play his college football at Ole Miss.