Mississippi State's Fred Brown dismissed from school

Fred Brown's career at Mississippi State is over, as the wide receiver has been dismissed from the university for violating the school's honor code.

Brown was the team's third-leading receiver in 2015, catching 27 balls for 412 yards and three touchdowns. The 6-foot-1 junior was expected to see an increased role in 2016 with De'Runnya Wilson heading to the NFL.

The 22-year-old missed last weekend's spring practice with what coach Dan Mullen called a "family-related matter." His dismissal means the Bulldogs are currently without their top four pass-catchers from last season. Wilson's departed for the professional ranks, while Fred Ross and Donald Gray are both sidelined with injuries.