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Ole Miss Football: Report Card for 2016 Season

By Randy Morgan

Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) drops back to pass against Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) drops back to pass against Georgia Southern Eagles during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Benito Jones (95) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Benito Jones (95) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

B+. . DL. Last Year: A. DEFENSIVE LINE

The defensive line was the only defensive group that showed any promise this season.

Led by DJ Jones, Benito Jones, Victor Evans, and Fadol Brown, the defensive line was nasty early in the season, but regressed late.

Chris Kiffin has been recruiting some good lineman, but the Rebels have not been as aggressive as years past.

The biggest disappointment on the line was Breeland Speaks this season. Speaks came into the year looking to be the replacement for Robert Nkemdiche, and ended it as a no name.

Ole Miss is bringing in some good recruits on the line this year, such as Markel Winters.

If the new defensive coordinator can get the Rebels in position to force some pressure on quarterbacks, the defensive line should be greatly improved next season.

The rushmen are looking to improve vastly next season.

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