In a seismic recruiting victory for **Lane Kiffin** and the Ole Miss Rebels, the **No. 1 linebacker in the nation** has officially announced his commitment to **Ole Miss**, choosing the Rebels over a host of powerhouse programs including **Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State**, and **LSU**.
The five-star phenom, standing at **6-foot-3, 230 pounds**, is widely regarded as the most complete linebacker prospect in the **2025 recruiting class**. Known for his elite instincts, sideline-to-sideline speed, and physicality, his commitment instantly elevates Ole Miss’s recruiting class into the national spotlight and signals the program’s growing ability to compete for top-tier talent across the country.
The linebacker, who hails from **Texas**, made multiple visits to Oxford and reportedly built a strong relationship with the Ole Miss coaching staff, particularly defensive coordinator **Pete Golding**. Golding’s SEC background and aggressive defensive philosophy played a major role in the linebacker’s decision.
“I felt like family at Ole Miss,” the five-star said during his commitment announcement. “Coach Kiffin and Coach Golding showed me how I’d be used in the defense, and I just knew this is the place where I can make an impact right away.”
He brings a rare blend of size, speed, and versatility that makes him a true game-changer on defense. During his junior season, he recorded **121 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 6 sacks**, and 2 interceptions. His ability to defend the run, blitz off the edge, and drop into coverage sets him apart from his peers.
For Kiffin and Ole Miss, this commitment is not just about one player — it’s about the program’s rising profile. Ole Miss has become a hot destination in recent years, not just through the transfer portal but now increasingly in high school recruiting. This pledge shows that the Rebels are not only keeping pace in the competitive SEC but beginning to out-recruit some of the traditional bluebloods.
The linebacker is expected to serve as the centerpiece of the Rebels’ defensive future, potentially becoming the face of their 2025 class. He also hinted at helping recruit more elite talent to join him in Oxford, saying, “We’re building something special here. I want to bring some dogs with me.”
With the commitment now official, Ole Miss fans have every reason to celebrate. Landing the **No. 1 linebacker in America** is a statement — and that statement is loud and clear: **Ole Miss is ready to contend.**