Heading into the summer of 2025, Ole Miss stands out on the recruiting landscape, with its class positioned among the top 20 in the country. According to On3, as of mid‑summer, Ole Miss holds the No. 20 national recruiting class and ranks No. 10 in the SEC, a testament to continued growth under Lane Kiffin’s leadership .
This underscores a pattern of consistency: the Rebels have secured a Top 25 class in each of Kiffin’s first five signing cycles, reflecting sustained recruiting momentum .
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How the Class Stacks Up Nationally
Multiple outlets affirm this upward trajectory. The 247Sports Composite ranks Ole Miss as No. 16 in the nation for the 2025 class , and final rankings from On3 place the Rebels at No. 19 with an average prospect grade of 89.10, featuring nine four-star recruits in the class . Meanwhile, Bleacher Report slots Ole Miss at No. 17 post‑Signing Day, with 23 committed players, 11 of whom are four-star prospects .
According to ESPN, Ole Miss logged 38 commits, including 6 ESPN‑300 athletes, demonstrating solid depth and quality in the class .
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Standout Signees Powering the Class
Caleb Cunningham – WR
The show-stopper of the class, five-star WR Caleb Cunningham, hails from Choctaw County, Mississippi. A top‑50 national prospect and the state’s highest-rated recruit, he brings elite playmaking ability on offense .
Offensive Front & Skill Positions
Offensive lineman Devin Harper, a top‑100 national prospect and top interior O‑lineman from Louisiana, joins the class, alongside RB Shekai Mills‑Knight, ranked among the top backs in Tennessee . Complementing them are WRs Winston Watkins Jr., Dillon Alfred, and Samari Reed—each bringing four-star talent to bolster the offensive arsenal .
Defensive Talent & In-State Strength
Ole Miss leaned heavily on in-state blue-chip recruits: 5 of the 12 four-star-plus prospects from Mississippi joined the Rebels, marking outstanding success in securing local talent . This includes Maison Dunn, a rising four-star cornerback, alongside defensive lineman Andrew Maddox, linebacker Jarcoby Hopson, and DBs Keon Young and Cortez Thomas .
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Mid‑Summer Additions Keep Momentum Alive
Recruiting gains didn’t stop with Signing Day. In early summer, Ole Miss snagged Landon Barnes, the No. 2 edge rusher in Texas, fending off Ohio State and Washington to claim the Texas standout . They also added JC Anderson, a top‑10 tight end nationally, and Iverson McCoy, one of the top defensive backs from Mississippi .
Elsewhere, RB Shekai Mills‑Knight committed in August, strengthening the running back room .
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What This Means for Ole Miss
1. Momentum Continues: With each class ranking inside the Top 25 under Kiffin, recruiting remains a cornerstone of the program’s long-term strategy .
2. Regional Dominance: Ole Miss leads in-state recruitment, securing top Mississippi talent and fostering strong local pipelines .
3. Balanced Offensive & Defensive Investments: From elite skill players like Cunningham to standout defenders and key in-state performers, the class is deep and wide-ranging.
4. Summer Surges Matter: Late-season flips and commitments—like Barnes, Anderson, and McCoy—keep Ole Miss competitive as the annual cycle evolves .
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In summary, Ole Miss’s recruiting class this summer sits firmly inside the Top‑20 nationwide—a result of strategic and consistent efforts. With elite signings from both local and national pipelines, plus impactful summer commitments, the Rebels have built a roster foundation that promises depth, athleticism, and alignment with Lane Kiffin’s vision. Let me know if you’d like player spotlights, position breakdowns, or insights heading into Signing Day!