15-3 Season Record
Ole Miss returns proven pieces at the top of its cornerback room but stacks freshmen and sophomores behind them, leaving Cedrick Beavers and Hawaii transfer Israel Solomon as the primary rotation options. Keeping the starters healthy looms as the unit's biggest variable in 2026.
Phil Steele projects senior Antonio Kite and Auburn transfer Jalyn Crawford as Ole Miss' starting corners in a base 4-3, with junior Jaylon Braxton rotating in heavily. Pete Golding's secondary is being billed as one of the most talented the program has assembled.
ESPN's Rece Davis highlighted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' standing around Oxford, pointing to a steady, humble demeanor that hasn't changed as his profile has grown.
Ole Miss will erect a statue of Archie Manning outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, adding a permanent tribute to the legendary Rebels quarterback in Oxford.
Ole Miss enters 2026 with a deep linebacker corps led by senior Suntarine Perkins alongside transfers Keaton Thomas (Baylor) and Luke Ferrelli (Cal), a group projected to anchor one of the nation's best front sevens despite TJ Dottery's departure.
Ole Miss senior linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named the 2026 Chucky Mullins Courage Award winner, the top honor for a Rebels defender. Perkins enters his final season with 179 career tackles and 18.5 sacks and holds preseason All-SEC second-team recognition.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 4-Star offensive tackle Emanuel Tucker (New Albany, MS) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 320 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9032.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 3-Star defensive line Jamarion Owens (Raleigh, MS) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 2176 nationally. Composite rating: 83.3333.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 4-Star wide receiver Jase Mathews (Leakesville, MS) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 95 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9575.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 3-Star interior offensive line Jalan Chapman (New Orleans, LA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 1009 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8711.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 3-Star wide receiver Kervin Johnson Jr. (Tioga, LA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 632 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8822.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 3-Star cornerback Victor Lincoln (Lancaster, TX) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 680 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8800.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 4-Star quarterback Keegan Croucher (Fonda, NY) for the 2027 class. Ranked No. 130 nationally. Composite rating: 90.7156.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 4-Star cornerback Dorian Barney (Carrollton, GA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 264 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9106.
Ole Miss has secured a commitment from 4-Star linebacker JaMichael Garrett (Baton Rouge, LA) for the 2026 class. Ranked No. 379 nationally. Composite rating: 0.8974.
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