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

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 29, 2018; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Mohamed Sanogo (46) forces a fumble against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2018; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels linebacker Mohamed Sanogo (46) forces a fumble against the LSU Tigers during the second quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

MoMo Sanogo, LB

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The Ole Miss linebackers corps were one of the highlights for the Rebels defense in the 2020 college football season. Of the many linebackers on the Rebels depth chart, MoMo Sanogo has proven himself to be one of the best. Sanogo had a very good season in 2020 and is one of the Rebels who has announced he would be back for the 2021 season.

MoMo Sanogo is one of the linebackers who made a difference for the Rebels in 2020 playing in all 10 games. Sanogo ended the 2020 season with 60 tackles with 4 tackles for loss and 1 sack. Sanogo also had 3 quarterback hurries as well as 3 pass breakups. MoMo Sanogo will be a major part of the Rebels’ defensive success in 2021.