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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Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Terry Caldwell (21) knocks the ball away from Oklahoma State Cowboys wide receiver Jalen McCleskey (84) leading to a turnover during the third quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

The Other Guys

This preview is shorter than the ones in the past, due to the 2-LB set that Coach Freeze runs. So there are only two starters at the linebacker position.

Terry Caldwell is one of the backup linebackers. The senior from Northwest CC will see some playing time in relief of Mageo or Gates.

Detric Bing-Dukes is a backup transfer LB that the Rebel staff is looking forward to. He is a former Georgia Bulldog.

Donta Evans is the freshman linebacker to watch for. He could make some moves up the depth chart this year, but with so little room in the starting lineup, I don’t see him starting this year.

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