Ole Miss Football: Ranking the Position Groups

By Drew Moak | Aug 17, 2016

Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Breeland Speaks (9) celebrates after a goal line stand during the fourth quarter of the game against the LSU Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 22, 2014; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Bo Wallace (14) looks to pass as offensive lineman Robert Conyers (75) blocks during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Ole Miss 30-0. Mandatory Credit: Beth Hall-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Offensive Line

It is tough for any position group to recover when you lose someone like Laremy Tunsil, who declared for the NFL Draft. It is also tough for the same position group to lose their other tackle who was also an NFL Draft pick like Fahn Cooper.

The good news is the Rebels have a solid nucleus returning in center Robert Conyers, guards Javon Patterson, Jordan Sims, Rod Taylor and tackle Sean Rawlings. Combine that with redshirt freshman Alex Givens and true freshman five-star offensive tackle Greg Little, and there is potential up front for Ole Miss.

The main goal for this unit will be to keep Chad Kelly upright while also providing a good push to make the running game be sufficient. This group does not have to be great, just O.K. and it will work out nicely for the Rebels.

Next: 4. Secondary

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