A not-so-cryptic post on social media from Lane Kiffin yesterday has its answer. Ole Miss had two new commitments from offensive linemen earlier today.
The majority of Ole Miss fans knew what was coming when head coach Lane Kiffin dropped a double shark emoji post yesterday. Maybe they didn't expect the news to take so long to drop. However, two Washington transfers announced their commitment to Ole Miss earlier today.
BREAKING: Former Washington OL Davante “Nate” Kalepo has Committed to Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 25, 2024
The 6’6 325 OL started all 15 Games for the Huskies’ Joe Moore Award Winning OL group in 2023
Will have 1 year of eligibility remaining https://t.co/twnYi5vLwg pic.twitter.com/tQXkVUs2bN
Is landing two starters from the Joe Moore Award-winning group good? Ole Miss goes 2-for-2 in Washington, receiving a commitment from offensive lineman Julius Buelow. The 6-foot-9 four-star prospect started the final nine games for the Huskies https://t.co/ANkb9km4aV pic.twitter.com/XrjVwIhZza
— Zach Berry (@Zach_Berry) January 25, 2024
Julius Buelow started the final nine games for the Huskies, while Nate Kalepo started all 15 games at left guard.
Both players add significant size to the Ole Miss offensive line, both weighing over 300lbs. During Washington's run to the National Championship Game, Buelow and Kalepo excelled in pass protection while also showing skills in the run game.
Both OL players visited Oxford earlier this week, along with a third Washington transfer, B.J. Green. Kiffin has worked his magic again, with both players committing to the Rebels days later.
It's two amazing pick-ups for offesnive line coach John Garrison, who struggled to find consistancy last season. Buelow and Kalepo join previous offensive line commits, Gerquan Scott and Diego Pounds.