Ole Miss continues to beat South Carolina on and off the field, even when they stare defeat in the eyes. The Rebels grabbed a commitment from Grambling State transfer Andrew Jones yesterday, flipping him from the Gamecocks.
The story wasn't as simple as that, with Jones committing to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks after his visit yesterday. However, the linebacker continued his visit to Oxford 24 hours later, which was a surprise.
Ole Miss fans know that when a commit gets on the university campus, Lane Kiffin makes it hard for them not to commit to the Rebels, which happened again despite Jones being committed to South Carolina.
BREAKING: Grambling transfer LB Andrew Jones has flipped from South Carolina to Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 20, 2024
The 6’2 225 LB totaled 122 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 20 TFL & 1 FF this season
Was named SWAC Co-DPOY & SWAC All-American
1 year of eligibility lefthttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/s0iLIBx3WT
Ole Miss get a top transfer linebacker
Andrew Jones' commitment is big for the Rebels, with starter Chris Paul Jr. heading to the NFL. Jones totaled 122 tackles, three sacks, 20 TFL, and one forced fumble in 2024 for the Tigers. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Not only is it significant for Ole Miss, but it's a double win: taking a player who would make South Carolina better in 2025 and making him a Rebel. Both teams will challenge for the College Football Playoff again and will face each other in 2025.
The flip has South Carolina fans fuming, with plenty reporting that Jones is heading to Oregon today to flip his commitment again. None of the big recruiting platforms have suggested that is true, and it is likely a bitter attempt to scare Ole Miss fans.
The SWAC Co-DPOY and SWAC All-American is a unit, standing at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds. He is an enforcer in the middle of the field and a top-run stuffer, something the Rebels will need to replace Paul.