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Ole Miss Football: Early Summer Questions About The 2017 Rebels

By K. L. Williams

Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) celebrates with wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo (8) and offensive lineman (74) after rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) celebrates with wide receiver Quincy Adeboyejo (8) and offensive lineman (74) after rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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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
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 /

Summer Questions: Player That Needs To Finish His Career Strong?

With all the relatively young talent on the team, it is easy to take for granted the upperclassmen that are here. However, it’s those seniors that give the leadership to the team. Therefore, they are important to the cohesiveness of the team. In addition, they also need to bring production on the field.

Consequently, there are several seniors that need to produce. Some have had great careers that deserve to go out in style like Marquis Haynes. However, there are those whose careers have been regulated to helping off the bench. Players like C J Hampton and Markell Pack have added to the depth of the team.

However, there is one player we believe needs to finish his Ole Miss career off strong.

Jordan Wilkins

I hate reading a national article that states Jordan Wilkins missed the 2016 season due to academic reasons. It gives a false narrative as if he is not an intelligent individual and that it was entirely his fault he missed last season.  However, his absence created two things. First, Wilkins went an entire season without the physical toll ;last season would have put on his body. Secondly, it has created a competitive fire in his bones that he is ready to unleash.

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Wilkins has always shown the physical ability to be a great back in the SEC. However, he has always been the second or third option in the Ole Miss backfield. However during his senior year, the Cordova, TN native will definitely be the main man. Don’t let the passing offense in Coach Longo’s offense fool you. There will be plenty of opportunity for Wilkins to find running room and have the chance to put up good numbers. This is his year to shine. Therefore, I expect him to take advantage of it.

We all have questions about the upcoming Ole Miss football season. Only 94 days away Ole Miss football will begin to provide answers.

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