Ole Miss Football: Early Look at Rebels for 2018 NFL Draft

Ole Miss Football: Early Look At Rebels For 2018 NFL Draft

Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Jordan Wilkins (22) celebrates his 36-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Derrick Jones (19) against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the third quarter of the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 5, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles quarterback Kevin Ellison (4) carries the ball against Mississippi Rebels defensive end Marquis Haynes (10) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Marquis Haynes

There was a collective sigh of relief when Marquis Haynes skipped this year’s draft and stayed for his senior year. The pass rush specialist has been dominant on the defensive line since arriving at Ole Miss. His speed has frustrated SEC tackles each year.

Haynes is looking to use his senior year as a chance to move up the draft board. He will be coming into the season with 24.5 career sacks and 36.5 TFL. He has the chance to leave school as one of the most statistically accomplished defensive players in the history of the school.

Therefore, with a monster season Haynes can find himself in the first round. He will no doubt be one of the fastest DE at next years combines. So if he can stay healthy and put together good numbers, Haynes and Ole Miss football fans will hear his name called in next year’s draft.

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