Ole Miss Rebels once again trending for a four-star linebacker prospect – aiming to add its fifth blue chip defensive commit
Could Lane Kiffin be close to landing another four-star recruit in the 2026 class?
On Sunday, rumors were circulating the Ole Miss Rebels were trending for four-star Central (La.) linebacker JaMichael Garrett. Then on Monday, Rivals’ national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman entered a prediction for Lane Kiffin to land another blue chip commit.
Garrett was previously committed to Auburn before reopening his recruitment ahead of his senior season. After starting his career at Gulf Shores (Ala.), he opted to transfer to Central in Baton Rouge, La.
Right now, the Rebels hold four-star defensive commitments from Landon Barnes, Emanuel Tucker, Craig Tutt, and Anthony Davis, Jr. The latter was hosting Garrett during a visit in Oxford for Ole Miss’ 41-35 win over Arkansas.
Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett spoke with JaMichael Garrett about why he likes Ole Miss.
“Ole Miss, they do a good job at building relationships and making you feel like a priority. Obviously, they just lost a linebacker in their class. Guy that flipped over seven to eight times, so just knowing that they want loyalty and they have stability,” Garrett said. “Two coaches that coached under Nick Saban, and just knowing that Nick Saban, one of the greatest coaches to coach in college football, wanted them guys a part of the staff.
“Then they dispersed out to start their own program, which has been very successful. Another blessing being able to be recruited by Ole Miss,” Garrett said. “My official visit down there went great, I was able to bond with a lot of current linebackers on the team and just learn the ways of Ole Miss. It really pulled me closer to them.”
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Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Rebels score another major win on the recruiting trail – landing four-star linebacker
Grayson (Ga.) linebacker Anthony Davis announced his commitment Saturday. And it was the Ole Miss Rebels and head coach Lane Kiffin receiving the good news. Davis chose the Rebel program over Alabama, Auburn, and Michigan. The four-star prospect is the no. 298 overall prospect in the Rivals composite rankings. The 6-foot-2, 200 pound prospect was […]
247Sports’ scouting analyst Gabe Brooks is a big fan of the Gulf Shores, Ala., native.
“Classic run-and-hit off-ball linebacker who consistently finds his way to the ball. Adequate physical traits for a modern linebacker role. May fit a 4-3 MLB role best. Plays with some physicality. Can show up at the ball with more pop than size on paper might suggest. Capable of opening up when chasing down plays. Averaged 10 tackles per game as a junior, though TFL and sacks dropped significantly vs. sophomore year. Displays some natural traffic-sifting instincts and flows the ball. Provides value as a blitz option. Not overly framey, but should possess some bulking capacity given length relative to height. Verified data in regards to physical tools and athletic markers is limited, especially compared to many LB peers. Projects to the P4 level as a higher-floor linebacker who tackles consistently and plays with some edge. Could become a quality starter as the back-seven backbone for a team.” – 247Sports’ scouting analyst Gabe Brooks
