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Ole Miss Football: Top five players on defense returning in 2021

By Daniel Skipper

Sep 7, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Sam Williams (13) celebrates during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2019; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Sam Williams (13) celebrates during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive end Tariqious Tisdale (22) shakes hands with fans after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders the at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive end Tariqious Tisdale (22) shakes hands with fans after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders the at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Tariqious Tisdale, DL

If the Ole Miss Rebels expect to build on the success they saw in 2020 it will require having a much better defense. Lane Kiffin saw a problem on the defensive line and subsequently relieved the line coach of his duties. While there is no coach for the D-line at this point, the new coach will gather a bevy of talent on the line. Tariqious Tisdale is certainly a player who will be looked at to step up.

Tisdale announced in early January he will be taking advantage of the NCAA rule allowing a fifth year of eligibility because of Covid-19. In 2020, Tisdale only played in six games because of injury but can be expected to see much more playing time in 2021. Listed at 6’5 and 295 lbs, Tisdale will be a huge part of the Rebels defensive line and should have a great 2021 season.

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