2016 Ole Miss Football Preview: Linebackers

Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker DeMarquis Gates (31) attempts to tackle LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) during the fourth quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 28, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Mississippi Rebels linebacker DeMarquis Gates (31) during the first quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Demarquis Gates | Junior

Gates is the old man on the Ole Miss linebacker squad this season, as he is experienced with the Rebel defense more than any other linebacker.

He had a magnificent sophomore season, and could make his way into some NFL draft discussion with a strong 2016.

Gates is looking to secure the outside linebacker position, something that he excelled at last season. Expect Gates to make an impact early on for the Rebels.

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