Ole Miss football has had a solid May when it comes to recruiting wins, projecting them up to No.15 in the 2026 247Sports Team Rankings. The Rebels also added a 2027 in-state prospect, an area that Lane Kiffin is heavily targeting with plenty of high-level talent in Mississippi. Here is the latest news regarding Ole Miss football recruiting.
Ole Miss battling Tennessee for top safety in the Volunteer State
Ole Miss and Tennessee look to be the front-runners when it comes to recruiting four-star safety Craig Tutt. The No. 6-ranked player in the Volunteer State and the No.19 safety in the 2026 class per On3. The Rebels and Volunteers are fighting it out for his commitment, with Tutt confirming this in a recent chat with Rivals.
"It's a tough decision. It's not a two-day thing; it's a lifetime decision. I love everything about both of these schools. Going into official visits, I'm gonna see what else I can find deeper down."Craig Tutt
Rebels extend offer to 2026 California defensive lineman
Ole Miss continues to extend offers to big men in the trenches, with a California native being the latest to receive one. Dakota Dickson is a 6-foot-5, 300-pound monster who can also play on the offensive line. Dickson is ranked the No.89 defensive lineman in the class and the No.77 player in the Golden State.
Ole Miss looking to take advantage of Mississippi decommit
In-state cornerback Iverson McCoy recently decommitted from Mississippi State in the last few days. The Rebels aim to capitalize on the recent news, intensifying their pursuit of the Magnolia State defensive back.
Top offensive tackle announces summer OV to Oxford
Offensive tackle Kamari Blair will visit the Rebels on June 13, with Tennessee, Florida State, South Carolina, and Wisconsin also scheduled for official visits. The four-star lineman is ranked the No. 8 player in Tennessee, a state that has been very fruitful for Lane Kiffin in terms of commitments.