One of Ole Miss' top targets will soon come off the board. My YouTube channel is filled with videos like this one for aspiring ballplayers. Hes just cool. Lane Kiffin has been in the mix in between. 3 overall JUCO prospect, the No. Follow NoleGameday on Twitter and Facebook. High School, will come off the board Sunday afternoon via Youtube. Florida State has secured the final official visit for Blackstock on December 16-18. Athletes who do well at community college level often transfer to four year colleges. At different points, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Georgia have been viewed as additional top contenders for his eventual college commitment. There is no team in the Big 12 not named Oklahoma or Texas who is even three strong classes away from joining the list. Tennessee needs a shot in the arm at cornerback, and its probably important to get him some action ahead of a stiffer test next week against Bryce Young and Alabama. *This article may contain product links which pay me a small commission if you make a purchase. Volunteer Country on SI is also on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. They said they are going to hit me up Monday, and they are definitely going to be one of my top schools.. Georgia, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Michigan State, Miami, North Carolina, Louisville and Rutgers rounded out the group he posted via social media. A decision for the breakout prospect, who also talked Ole Miss after dominating the Miami Under Amour camp, is not to be expected until late in the 2023 recruiting cycle. The preparation for the 2022 football season is underway in college football but the path toward building the future of the sport is never on hiatus. Still, I like my chances with those guys better than JUCO. On Saturday, he proved his late contributions were no aberration, exploding for nine catches, 110 yards and another touchdown. The Grove Report has confirmed Roman's official visit to be in the middle of the week, as he is expected to arrive in Oxford over the next 24 hours. The Coffeyville Community College product broke down some of the main things that he wants to learn about the schools that are pursuing him. Sometimes, the most talented team in college football is the champion. Blackstock, a 6-foot-5 and 315-pound offensive lineman, is a 4-star prospect according to 247Sports, and the No. Avery was once committed to Penn State. The Rebels will be hosting several key visitors the first week of June, including Rashada, wide receiver Johntay Cook and others. Lane Kiffin's program holds verbal commitments from 13 prospects in the class of 2023, to date, but just two along the offensive line. The elder Rashada is expected to soon make a decision between his final three programs Ole Miss, Miami and Virginia Tech. Arguably the top in-state wide receiver recruit in the state of Mississippiwill likely be back in Oxford for the Rebels' spring game. He took an official visit to Georgia in May and to semi-local Maryland in early June. Stay up to date with all the Kansas Jayhawks sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Ole Miss, Alabama and Mississippi State each project Perkins to play linebacker in the SEC. If a player signs with a school and is unable to enroll and must go to JUCO, he still counts because the school used one of its Letters of Intent (LOI) on him. The Rebel coaches initially moved on Hicks in late January with a scholarship offer. Your email address will not be published. Rhode Island transfer Ajani Cornelius confirmed on Thursday he will be in Lincoln after he entered the portal this week. St. Louis (Mo.) High School wide receiver has just announced his top six institutions: As arguably the state of Mississippis top prospect regardless of position, Williams will continue to be a top priority for many schools, Ole Miss included. Formby was most recently in Oxford in late January and he's visited each program still in contention since. He made some unbelievable catches, Van Dyke said. The other programs to make the top 10 for Williams included Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, LSU, Florida, USC, Syracuse and South Florida. He developed a lot. Sometimes parents need to make an informed choice on whether their kids are ready for this huge jump in freedom and independence. "You are talking about character," Mack said on this. Seeing Nelson's junior film is a great example of why Lane Kiffin and his staff are continuing to make a concerted effort to lure Alabama prep prospects to Oxford, Miss. Just getting Collins, already an Under Armour All-American, on campus was a win for Kiffin and company considering Ole Miss wasn't apart of his top schools released in the fall. "I like what they are doing with their program.". Multiple sources tell SI that Rashada will instead commit on June 26. The Seminoles extended an offer to four-star JUCO offensive lineman Keyshawn Blackstock last month, who has seen his recruitment skyrocket this fall by earning over 40 offers since September. He isn't expected to make a verbal commitment until much later in the year. Recruit Search Transfer Portal 2023 Rivals250 2023 Position Rankings 2023 State Rankings 2023 Team Rankings 2024 Rivals250 2024 Position Rankings 2024 State Rankings 2025 Rivals100 FB Team Rankings FAQ. His point is 100% correct many parents and players dont have a good familiarity with the level of play even on their most local collegiate teams. Leaving from D1 and going to JUCO, youre taking a big gamble with your career. Less than six months ago, he figured hed be spending this season back in Scranton, Pennsylvania, for a second season of junior college at Lackawanna College. Juco Rankings Juco Rankings; We keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, class rankings and more throughout national signing day. He was recently at Alabama for an unofficial visit. Besides, they are almost never rated. An Ole Miss legacy has trimmed his list and the Rebels made the cut. The Rebels are likely to kick off his visit slate, perhaps setting the bar with other top contenders ahead of a potential verbal commitment. The SEC leads the way with with six teams. The term JUCO is sort of slang, and is applied to two-year schools that give students and student-athletes a chance to grow academically and athletically before either earning an associates degree or learning a trade, or transferring to a 4-year school. Ole Miss, Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi State, Florida, Florida State, LSU, South Carolina, UCF, and Oregon among others already extended an offer to the highly touted Williams. Well, lets start with a success story below. It was another whirlwind moment for the sophomore in a year full of them so far. On the other hand, there are examples of coaches who are not regarded as premier head men who have won it all thanks to elite recruits. To that point, there are certain positions that require scouring the country to find the best possible prospects, and thats what Ole Miss is doing with cornerback recruiting. One of the best safety projection in Georgia has trimmed his list and Ole Miss is still in he hunt. Medical staff and strength staff have done a really good job with injuries sustained. Of the program, the new pass catcher target has considerable interest. There are some phenomenal NJCAA baseball programs out there. It really just depends. Ole Miss is in the top top for one of the home state's top football prospects. Brycen Sanders, the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School offensive line recruit who kicked off the final phase of his recruitment with an official visit to Ole Miss, will come off the board on Monday evening. List 2022-2023 Oklahoma Football Transfer Portal Tracker In 2016 and 2017, it was still just Alabama. Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes tight end talent Jelani Thurman will come off the board on July 17 at 11:00 am CT, he announced via social media early Monday morning. Check out any of the links to ensure you do not miss any of the coverage of your favorite Tennessee teams! Like all programs, as financial resources flow in and facilities are upgraded, new players are attracted by the idea of playing on a nice field and working out in a nice, new weight room then, the team starts to win more and the snowball effect continues. "That is what jumped out at me. As a JUCO player Lake Land College in IL coming out of high school I have not only developed as a player but also as a man as you have to do everything living on your own at 18. Is D1 going to be realistic? They wanted to see me succeed. I didnt even know, he said after Miami beat the Virginia Tech Hokies, 20-14, in Blacksburg, Virginia. In 2015, only Alabama was. Dowdell has frequented many of the aforementioned campuses, including Ole Miss just ahead of the 2022 Grove Bowl. Kiffin has denied reports of him taking the Auburn head coaching job after Thursday's Egg Bowl. TheChattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School standout offensive line recruit dropped a final four less than two weeks ago, with the Rebels battling Tennessee, LSU and Oklahoma for his services from here on out. It includes a re-promotion of the Tweet from January announcing his scholarship offer from "my dream school" in UA. All high school and JUCO scholarship signees count. High School. He has visited North Carolina, Penn State, Virginia Tech and South Carolina early in 2022. Williams was ranked the No. Fowles is planning an official visit to Oxford before a verbal commitment is to be made. Ole Miss is still in it for one of the top running back recruits on the board. The public will be presented with the pick ahead of Picayune's spring jamboree, also featuring Ocean Springs (Miss.) Alabama, Ohio State, Auburn, Tennessee, Michigan State, Clemson and Miami made up the remainder of the group. Dee Crayton is one of the most well rounded linebacker prospects in the country. Conner picked the Rebel program at the end of July and has been very vocal in his support since. Dashawn Womack, the Baltimore (Md.) I lost a little weight because of basketball season, but Im going to say 190.. 3 overall JUCO player in the country. No, hes a different guy! Slaughter was on campus in Knoxville this weekend for his third impression of UT. And I just talked to Georgia during the (Under Armour) Camp. Iowa liked Will Lee as a high school prospect. As good as those two plays were, Youngs consistency is what was most important. Ole Miss began targeting Avery, who also plays some tight end on occasion, with a scholarship offer dating back to May of 2021. And UM welcomes recruits to campus, Miami safety Brian Balom hits transfer portal, raising number to 15 Canes leaving program, Podcast: Portal madness, recruiting season and what it all means for the Miami Hurricanes. Sticking with signees helps to standardize the process. Colbie Young didnt even realize his touchdown Saturday the second in as many weeks for the Miami Hurricanes out-of-nowhere new No. Remember: its not JUST about athletics. One of Ole Miss' top targets pushed up his commitment date on Monday morning -- to Monday evening. The visit coming to fruition will help the Rebels remain in the hunt moving forward. Ole Miss is still in the hunt for Robert Grigsby. Harrison High School graduate, Kipp Schultz, walked on at Indiana University. Not sure how bad, but he has already had surgery and he is expected to be 100% by next Fall. Teams loading up on transfers are frequently coaches looking for a jumpstart to a new tenure, or, on the other end, looking for a fix to save their jobs. One of Ole Miss' top defensive line targets is coming back to Oxford. Dippre was a three-star recruit in Maryland's 2021 signing class hauling in 33 receptions, 339 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in 14 games with the Terrapins. "That's nice. Lane Kiffin's program is building up to a big visit weekend beginning March 5 and Wallace is one of many with offers expected to attend. The Rebels will conduct their third practice of spring on Saturday, March 26, a day The Grove Report is expecting to become popular among junior college and prep recruits alike. The newest Ole Miss Rebel secondary target has his eyes on a trip to Oxford. Rhode Island transfer Ajani Cornelius confirmed on Thursday he will be in Lincoln after he entered the portal this week. "So whatever is the best opportunity for me to be successful on the next level, that's what I'm going to do.". Kaiuway, who is being recruited primarily by assistant coach John David Baker, will attend the Under Armour All-American camp in Dallas this weekend. Transfers (not junior college) are not governed by the same recruit rules. The Ridgeland (Miss.) Losing to Alabama isnt new, but can the Rebels take anything good away for its upcoming Arkansas game? Weve kind of continued to build him up in what were doing since the start of the season. "My dad and I are trying to plan a couple more trips now," Anglin said Tuesday. But for a variety of reasons it did not happen. "That is what jumped out at me. Teams who sign elite class after elite class have greater competition in practice, and greater quality of depth. He remains the sole verbal commitment to Ole Miss for the class of 2023. Programs like Florida, Pitt, North Carolina, Ole Miss and others are among those on the table with an offer of late. Playing NJCAA baseball gives players a good chance to get playing time, develop, grow, and improve their academics before transferring to a four-year baseball program to complete their four years of eligibility. "Yeah and no. Third-year receiver Jimmy Calloway has looked poised to have a big role in Tennessee's offense the last two seasons, but early issues each year essentially cost him playing time. We talk regularly and are building a strong relationship. Dec. 5, 1:40 PM UPDATE. "What connection does he have. 1 wide receiver was made with just one hand. Johnson appears to be in no rush to make another verbal commitment, but the 6-foot-1, 185-pound Arlington (Texas) Seguin standout has been taking visits. Removing non-scholarship players and verifying signing lists is by far the most time-consuming element. He is listed at 6-foot-1, 215 pounds. "I had an amazing time down there.". Do you research and consider all the different possibilities that are open to you. Hes looked really good and will be a huge part of the game for us.. High School and Theodore (Ala.) High School from the late afternoon hours, through the evening. In 2020, McLennan (TX), Iowa Western (IA), Wabash Valley (IL), Central Arizona (AZ), Chipola (FL) and San Jacinto (TX) rounded out the top-6 JUCO baseball programs in the country according to Perfect Game rankings. Its the same program that sent players to Missouri, Baylor, Illinois and Ohio State from the class of 2021 alone. If you look at the rosters of the teams that are consistently competing for a College Football Playoff berth, many of those rosters will be full of in-state players. Ole Miss has had success at tight end and one of the top recruits at the position has the Rebels in the mix late in the game. Four main reasons: First, to get more time to develop, get bigger, faster, stronger and more skilled before hopefully transferring to a strong 4-year school. At least with the portal you got kids who've shown the ability to function in a D1 program and the scholastics that goes with it. Knock out gen-eds for less money, develop your weak points, and doors will open for you after your time there. No. Brycen Sanders began his trip late in the week and is set to be in town through Sunday morning, wrapping up the first official visit of the offensive lineman's recruitment. Now, the 6-foot-5, 215-pound receiver is quarterback Tyler Van Dykes favorite target and one of the nations most unlikely breakout performers of October so far. Riley Williams, the Portland (Ore.) Central Catholic tight end recruit with more than 20 scholarship offers to his name, trimmed said list to eight programs including the Rebels. This can be too much for many young men who are stillmore than theyd like to admitkids. Put simply, to win the national championship, college football teams need to sign more four- and five-star recruits (AKA Blue Chips) than two- and three-star players over the previous four recruiting classes. He announced the details on Twitter this week. Ole Miss Rebels Recruiting Tracker: Check back often as we keep you up-to-date on Rebel news as Ole Miss looks to improve on an already impressive class. Reed was in Oxford in March and has also recently spent time at Arkansas and Vanderbilt. He was back in town in July, October and November, too. Dont use it to bet on games. On Sunday afternoon, Madden Sanker announced the next stage of his recruitment with a top 10. Blackstock enjoyed the atmosphere during his first game inside Doak Campbell Stadium. I use the 247Sports Composite, which blends the major rankings. The 6-foot-5 1/2, 297-pound offensive lineman is regarded as the No. Williams has taken just one official visit, to South Carolina, to date in his recruitment. He wasnt with the Hurricanes for spring practices or summer workouts and still doesnt have a full grasp of the playbook. If youre a pitcher and need to keep improving, grab a copy of my book below. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. "I really like that it is close to home.". The Seminoles haven't clarified whether they like him inside or outside just yet but he has the flexibility to play both positions. One of my proud moments as a coach was watching the young man below, Clifton Slagel, transfer to Tulane University from Heartland Community College in Illinois. Its not just about baseball as a college student-athlete, academics are extremely important. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. "Its going really well," Sanders told SI All-American on Saturday morning. If a player signs with a school and is unable to enroll and must go to JUCO, he still counts because the school used one of its Letters of Intent (LOI) on him. Or, potentially, he could be one of the five best players in a third-tier SEC teams class hellbent on winning and make close to six figures annually. One of the top Ole Miss targets in the state of Georgia will be back in Oxford this weekend. The visit shocked me, in a good way, Ill definitely be going back.". Ole Miss has offered JUCO defensive back Roman Rashada, brother of elite 2023 high school quarterback Jaden Rashada. Even Perkins' profile picture on the site was updated to a shot of him in Alabama gear while on a recent visit. Big night for @GreenWaveBSB. Dec. 5, 1:40 PM UPDATE. I'm looking forward to talking to him on my official visit.". 1 BCR team Alabama in the title game. Hes been a top target for the Rebels for quite a while. Now that Im older and know what it's all about, its definitely interesting.. Ole Miss has three commitments in the class of 2023, with junior college defensive back Roman Rashada committing most recently. And they are getting better annually due to advancements in technology and data. It is comforting to see that it is not inflating their BCR numbers. The Oklahoma Sooners 2023 recruiting class picked up another commitment Wednesday afternoon with a pledge from junior college defensive back Kendel Dolby. In the second quarter, he ran across the middle and made another one-handed catch with his right hand to score a 17-yard touchdown and push Miamis lead on the Hokies (2-5, 1-3) up to 17-0. Izaiah Williamsplays just north of Tampa at Wiregrass Ranch High School, and he also plays with Team Tampa 7v7. Burks has amassed more than 30 scholarship offers throughout his recruitment. Sometimes, its a lesser-talented team. He different. Ayden Williams, the Ridgeland (Miss.) 7 overall junior-college prospect and No. Unfortunately, this does happen for some players. ALPHARETTA, Ga. - One of the best players the state of Mississippi has to offer for the class of 2023 talks about the Rebels, as well as Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin. Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! Sanders wants to make a final decision after his official visits conclude in the month of June. His sub-11 second 100 meter speed, ability to stop on a dime and change direction, and overall athleticism are a big part of those offers. The Bengals and Lions still sign free agents, a coach recently said, analoging NIL and how NFL franchises in cities not seen as nice as some other cities still manage to get good players, simply by paying more. Ole Miss has just one verbal commitment in the class to date via in-state athlete Suntarine Perkins. So, what is JUCO baseball (also known by its formal names of Junior College baseball and NJCAA baseball) and why should you care? When a player can score like Parker did at Moberly Area Community College more points than any JUCO player in the country in 2021-22 a coach is apt to give him a lot of latitude. Hopefully this article shined a little more light on the subject and different factors to consider. Leaving from D1 and going to JUCO, youre taking a big gamble with your career. "That is what jumped out at me. The Rebels were among the first to offer the Peach State standout, who was named All-State following the 2021 season having registered 12 tackles for loss and four sacks in eight games, according to MaxPreps. And further, not many schools have stepped up to take their places. 1 JUCO IOL, and the No. 1 wide receiver was made with just one hand. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. And they are getting better annually due to advancements in technology and data. Landry, who says he has been in contact with new Coordinator of Recruiting Strategy Kelvin Bolden, reports an offer from Florida International and visited the Florida Gators earlier this month. The Springfield (Ga.) Effingham County standout, listed at 6'3', 200 pounds, will make his return trip to campus Saturday. "It was a fun experience to be with him riding around town in the Rolls Royce," Formby said after that weekend. "I like what coach Baker has to say. He was last on campus two weekends ago for an unofficial visit to Oxford, when he spent time with Lane Kiffin and assistant coaches. Playing NJCAA baseball gives players a good chance to get playing time, develop, grow, and improve their academics before transferring to a four-year baseball program to complete their four years of eligibility. South Carolina, Oklahoma, Georgia and others have also been linked to Williams at different points. Before committing to the Tigers, Burks had 28 total offers, and 26 FBS offers, including Arkansas, Florida, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Oregon, Ole Miss Texas A&M, USC, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Denton (Texas) Ryan junior tailback Kalib Hicks, also a track standout in the Lone Star State, trimmed his list of options on Wednesday and the Rebels are still in the running for his verbal commitment. Texas A&M went from ninth to fifth in one year. He is an honest guy. The Crimson Tide have hosted Perkins multiple times this year, including for games, as Nick Saban attempts to flip the longtime Rebel commitment. The Playoff, however, is not a one-off. Among the notable recruits at the Ole Miss win over a top 10 Kentucky team Saturday afternoon was Jaden Rashada, The Grove Report has confirmed. 1 class of transfers in 2022? Perkins, who has frequented Oxford since making his pledge public, is committed to play in the Under Armour All-America Game. On Tuesday morning, Harkless took to social media to announce a top four of Ole Miss, Louisville, Michigan and Auburn. Colbie Young didnt even realize his touchdown Saturday the second in as many weeks for the Miami Hurricanes out-of-nowhere new No. At least with the portal you got kids who've shown the ability to function in a D1 program and the scholastics that goes with it. OIe Miss has been recruiting Williams for several years at this point, and the interest has been reciprocated. There should not be too many surprises about who is on the list. You've got to come in and work and craft at your game and get better and progress," Blackstock continued. I mean they have the greatest defensive coach, possibly, in Lane's dad (Monte Kiffin) and the best, if not one of the best of the offensive minds in Lane Kiffin. Its great to have dreams of playing at the highest possible level. After spending more time in Oxford this weekend for the spring game, Marcel Reed is ready to make a decision. Since the BCR is a historical standard, I will monitor the data over several years and then make a determination as to how it is incorporated into the BCR. Some team sites years ago erroneously listed walk-ons as signees. Financially, junior colleges offer scholarships that can cover tuition, housing, and meals on top of the already discounted tuition. Stay up to date with all the Kansas Jayhawks sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com But if you consider that Texas and Oklahoma are going to the SEC, and that frequent list member USC is headed to the Big Ten, the landscape looks different. Playing NJCAA baseball can make a lot of sense when your family doesnt have a ton of money to pay for an expensive four-year school and scholarships may not foot the bill. Ole Miss is in another top four for a key football recruit this summer. Its actually Miami, which would go from 55 percent to 49. Big Lexington (Ky.) Frederick Douglass lineman Jamarrion Harkless will kick off his in-season visit slate with an official visit to Oxford the first week of September, he announced via social media Saturday morning. Oct 30, 2009 3,815 1,353 113. The Ole Miss staff made sure Nakai Poole knows where he stands with the program on Wednesday. Earlier this spring, The Grove Report reported an early September official visit date for Williams and the Rebels, giving Lane Kiffin and company the final in-person shot at one of America's top wide receivers before a decision is to be made. In general, schools with a combination of low budgets, poor facilities, a losing heritage and a remote location dont attract consistently great baseball players. More on transfers and the evolution of the BCR will be coming soon.. As a junior in 2021, Hicks helped Ryan High School to a state championship by rushing for 1,448 yards and 18 touchdowns in 13 games of work. Do you think the BCR clubs championship monopoly will hold up forever?. 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Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor offensive lineman, who has been committed to the program since June, also took to social media to repost Kiffin's viral Monday Tweet denying the reports of his imminent move within the SEC West. 1 JUCO IOL, and the No. Most coaches will recognize talent and they want to win. Another linebacker was also extended an offer by the Rebels coaching staff with SMaje Burrell from North Crowley (Texas) High School. Hes chill, but hes different. Check out any of the links to ensure you do not miss any of the coverage of your favorite Tennessee teams! Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss will be busy in the transfer portal, as per usual, but it is still hitting the ground running in high school recruiting. "How hes being recruited is very important to our family.". He might be the 18th-ranked player in the class of one of the super-elite teams, and receive $25,000 annually. One of the top Rebel targets is back on the market. Nation is a blue-chip defensive back from Roswell High School who has sported an offer from Ole Miss for well more than a year at this point. - Ugo . Other summer trips included College Station and the in-state Missouri Tigers as well. I asked Coach Depew: What types of players benefit from going the NJCAA route? I think its a wildcard. Ole Miss has one verbal commitment to date in the class of 2023 in Suntarine Perkins. Dec. 5, 1:40 PM UPDATE. Ole Miss is still in the running for one of Florida's best. The question now becomes, how quickly do you turn him loose? Per 247Sports, the Hawkeyes offered the Saint Louis, Mo., native all the way back on Dec. 12, 2018.. Of course, the 6-foot-2, 190 pound defensive back wound up at JUCO Iowa Western. He batted .339 with a .952 OPS in JUCO last season after earning summer league all-star honors in 2019 (.313, 16 XBH, 9 SB in 96 AB). He has said he will likely take multiple official visits during the fall season. Sanders was originally planning on a pledge date of June 23 between Ole Miss, Tennessee, LSU and Oklahoma. I think that would be a good fit for me.". Ole Miss got the first official visit from the Tennessee offensive lineman, back during the Grove Bowl weekend, admitting the Rebels set the bar for programs to attempt to match. Georgia, LSU, Florida State and others continue to recruit the rising-senior recruit despite the pledge to the Rebels. Fair enough. When looking at cornerback for any one of those schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State theres a good chance that at least one if not two of the starters hail from out of their own state borders. Alabama signed three top-10 transfers per 247Sports and only went up 1 percent. The emerging talent on the roster, though, is KD Shepherd, who is a two-way athlete listed at 6'2", 192 pounds. List 2022-2023 Oklahoma Football Transfer Portal Tracker 3 junior college cornerback in the class, per 247Sports. Also a basketball player at the varsity level, Broussard is an emerging wide receiver prospect who is worth keeping an eye on down the line. JUCO baseball is Junior College baseball, and member schools play in the NJCAA an organization that governs Junior Colleges. In addition to Ole Miss, Jackson State, South Carolina, Florida State, Florida, Miami, Georgia and UCF made the cut. Watch a few clips of the NJCAA World Series below and get a glimpse into the highest level of junior college talent. Lets face it: many 18-year-olds just arent that mature, and the idea of them running off to a big school in another state just sets them up for failure. Ole Miss signed multiple recruits from the state of Alabama in the class of 2022 and it continues to push in the Yellowhammer State for 2023. Thats not even close to an exaggeration either. Odds & lines subject to change. Those that have seen Williams also know that he's adept at catching the football in traffic. 247Sports reports Womack will visit Ole Miss officially next, beginning June 17. He will start at right tackle in Hutchinsons championship game next week. He was at TCU last weekend, among other trips. A lack of cornerback talent will get a team beat really quick. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. And though theyre important, they are rarely consequential enough to turn a non-contender into a contender. Im about 63, 190-pounds, Williams said after stepping off the turf at Denmark High School. Good to see the Rebels jump in the mix for Gray, as well as potentially look at a very talented St. Louis area that consistently produces players that are SEC worthy. When a player can score like Parker did at Moberly Area Community College more points than any JUCO player in the country in 2021-22 a coach is apt to give him a lot of latitude. Blackstock, a 6-foot-5 and 315-pound offensive lineman, is a 4-star prospect according to 247Sports, and the No. USC, Tennessee, and potentially North Carolina are one excellent class away from joining, or re-joining the list. I manually check each signee in each class for accuracy. The Grove Report previously named Williams, who preps atRidgeland (Miss.) If you are around him, hes so cool, like nothing bothers him. Both are members of the class of 2023, where Ole Miss has just one verbal commitment at this time. 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Like Ole Miss, Auburn also has the 6'4", 290-pound talent on the official visit schedule for September. Now, hes got an offer from the Hawkeyes once more. As detailed above, there just arent any teams threatening to crash the party. Most coaches will recognize talent and they want to win. The Rebels were one of two SEC teams to make the cut along with the reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs. These are very strong NJCAA baseball teams that send players on to professional baseball regularly through the MLB draft. While there will be a strong Alabama contingent heading to Oxford for a visit on Saturday, the state of Georgia will have elite recruits set to see Ole Miss as well. High School. Suntarine Perkins is arguably the top recruit in Mississippi for the class of 2023, committing to Kiffin's staff back in November of 2021. Again, does it seem right that USCs BCR would go down given the Trojans signed the No. "I cannot wait to get to Oxford for a visit.". With the portal, I'd prefer not to mess with JUCO kids anymore. As a junior in 2021, Dowdell rushed for 2,555 yards and 28 touchdowns to lead a 14-1 state-championship-winning campaign forthe Maroon Tide. You can tell with Lane Kiffin, hes cut from a different cloth. As the 2022 college football season draws near, more and more uncommitted recruits are setting up game visits to take the next step in the decision-making process. Ole Miss is still in the mix for one of the top tight end prospects in the recruiting class of 2023. The Cardinal Ridder College Prep (St. Louis, MO) star is one of the top players in the state of Missouri, and a four-star recruit by most recruiting services. The Group of 5 has zero, and nobody close. It means he could theoretically take one more official visit before making the final call, if true, between Miami and Oregon. But recruiting is by far the most important piece when it comes to separating the good from the great. The Rebels lost a major piece of the 2023 recruiting class on Sunday afternoon, when Cardinall Ridder Prep (St. Louis, MO) safety Marvin Burks Jr. flipped from Ole Miss to Missouri. Williams picked off 13 passes in three seasons of JUCO ball. To help ensure that the pipeline to Florida continues, Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin and his coaching staff are not only recruiting seniors in the Sunshine State, but underclassmen as well. - Ugo . The wide receiver projection will be making his first visit to Oxford Saturday, looking for the program to become his latest scholarship offer. At least one future Ole Miss Rebel doesn't appear worried about all the chatter surrounding Lane Kiffin's potential hire at Auburn University. Ryan Yaites, the Denton (Texas) Guyer defensive back standout who also holds his own as a sprinter in track and field events, will commit on Friday morning between Ole Miss, LSU, Cal and Texas Tech. "I leave for Ole Miss on Thursday," Womack said. "I want to see more of how they are going to develop me and a better look at how he is going to do that.". Tyler Williams, the Lakeland (Fla.) High School star wideout, will come off the board on September 27 and make a decision between Georgia, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Clemson and of course Ole Miss. Now the 6'3", 205-pound wide receiver out of Norcrosss (Ga.) High School will look to visit Oxford in the very near future. I know some will make it and be successful and kids in the portal are.there for a reason. It does not guarantee a national championship, but a team not meeting it is almost certainly guaranteed not to win it all. Ole Miss recently offered Roman Rashada, the brother of elite high school QB Jaden Rashada, and the Rebels made his list of top three schools this weekend. Your best source for quality Ole Miss Rebels news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. Ayden Williams, the Ridgeland (Miss.) "Who wouldn't want to play for him?". It was the first time that the two had met in person. The NCAA Transfer Portal is officially open for business and Ole Miss has offered former Maryland Terrapins tight end CJ Dippre. The Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb offensive line prospect, a rising-senior in the class of 2023, named a top six on Wednesday afternoon with North Carolina, NC State, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and UCF among the top programs in addition to Ole Miss. So use the BCR to narrow down your list of who could win it all. I was already offered in the past.". Zavion Hardy, a rising-senior pass rusher out of Macon (Ga.) Tattnall Square Academy High School, released his top eight programs on Tuesday afternoon. Tyler Williams, the SI99 wide receiver recruit out of Lakeland (Fla.) High School who is coming off the board later this month, will not take his official visit to Oxford this weekend. The Sooners have added JUCO transfer Kendell Dolby to the roster for 2023, which should help ease the blow of the defensive back departures, but it will be upon Robert Spears-Jennings and Gentry Williams to step into important pieces on the depth chart. On Wednesday evening, Ole Miss made the cut for one of its top offensive line recruits. During Thursday's announcement of the top seven schools on social media, Myers also revealed a verbal commitment date of May 16. Lewis joined NoleGameday in 2016 and has held the position of lead writer and editor since 2017. Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas, LSU, Clemson, Notre Dame, Florida, Oregon, Michigan, Penn State, Miami, and Auburn are all teams who consistently recruit at the top of the sport. The ability to play middle linebacker or weak side linebacker is evident with his pass coverage skills, and the 61, 220-pound linebacker with a self-reported 3.4 GPA is still a threat to be a thumper in the middle of the defense as well. Reescano was in town for the Ole Miss win over Kentucky, for an official visit, the first of many he has taken since the pledge to MSU. This week, Perkins went on a bit of a Twitter roll in looking back on his recent visits to Alabama, in particular. 247Sports has recognized and reacted to the explosion of transfers, debuting the most comprehensive transfer ratings in the industry. JUCO baseball is Junior College baseball, and member schools play in the NJCAA an organization that governs Junior Colleges. debuting the most comprehensive transfer ratings in the industry. First things first, Warren Burrell is out for the season after suffering an injury against Pittsburgh. The Rebels join Maryland, Troy and others as recent programs to jump in on the 6'4" standout. My plan. High School star. Funnily enough, this is the second week in a row that he's seen a crowd storm the field following a big win. Ole Miss was a finalist for Adams before his verbal commitment, along with Georgia and Florida. "That's the plan," Formby stated about his upcoming travel plans for an official visit to Ole Miss. Coach Andrew Sacks who works with tons of baseball players in the Baltimore area and is a former collegiate catcher, sums it up quite well in this tweet: High schoolers: if theres a missing piece of your game/development (velo/speed/power/etc) keeping you from playing at the collegiate level you want, consider JUCO. If you havent already read my pitching book, grab a copy below. This is definitely something which could spread the wealth around. The Colonial Heights (Va.) Life Christian Academy standout won MVP honors at the Rivals camp early in the day before getting the good news from cornerbacks coach Sam Carter. This has been true basically as far back as modern internet recruiting rankings have existed. On Tuesday morning, On3 reported he will make another stop at Ole Miss this week, checking out Oxford alongside his brother Roman Rashada as part of the junior college defensive back's official visit. How much should you spend on recruiting? As the visitor list grows with spring practice underway in Oxford, Keenan Landry has been added to the list. Third-year receiver Jimmy Calloway has looked poised to have a big role in Tennessee's offense the last two seasons, but early issues each year essentially cost him playing time. The Grove Report broke down Fowles' game recently, click here for more. "They rolled out the red carpet for me, trying to make me feel special and I did feel special.," he said last month. "Yes on FaceTime they offered me, telling me about the program," Poole told The Grove Report Thursday. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Oklahoma Sooners 2023 recruiting class picked up another commitment Wednesday afternoon with a pledge from junior college defensive back Kendel Dolby. On Thursday, the Rebels extended an offer to two-way Oak Grove (La.) And without USC, Oregon is likely to be alone in the Pac-12 at the top of the recruiting list for a while to come. It's interesting to see Ole Miss attempt to dive deep into ACC territory, showing that Kiffin and his staff want to go after the best athletes regardless of where they may reside. Tennessee and LSU are set for a Noon ET kickoff on ESPN on Saturday. Williams had accumulated some 40-plus scholarship offers since emerging during the 2021 season for 11 touchdowns at one of Florida's most storied high school programs. High School defensive back has been busy on the visit trail of late, of course with stops at Oxford included. Milton (Ga.) 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