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Ole Miss Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Who's Leaving, Joining Rebels Program?

The Ole Miss Rebels are hoping to be active once again in the transfer portal this offseason. Follow along here for updates on the situation.

John Macon Gillespie

Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels helmet during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels helmet during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Since the advent of the transfer portal in college football, Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin has taken full advantage of its benefits. Expect the 2024-25 offseason to be no different.

Although Ole Miss reeled in an impressive 2025 high school class this cycle, there are still some areas where the Rebels can add some talented, veteran pieces to their roster. Much of the Rebels' roster-building strategy revolved around the portal a year ago as they landed one of the top transfer classes in the country with hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff in 2024.

With that, however, comes the inverse; there will also be departures from Ole Miss' program via the transfer market. This tracker will serve as a catch-all for both categories: players leaving and players arriving in Oxford for the 2025 season.

Follow along below for updates as they become available.

PLAYERS JOINING OLE MISS

DB Kapena Gushiken

The former Washington State defensive back pledged to the Rebels on Jan. 14, coming from a career in Pullman where he posted 88 total tackles, five TFLs and three interceptions over the course of two years.

QB Pierce Clarkson

Ole Miss found another piece for its quarterback room on Jan. 13 as it added Pierce Clarkson from the Louisville Cardinals. In two seasons with the Cardinals, Clarkson appeared in three games. He completed 4-of-6 passes for 18 yards. He also carried five times for nine yards.

Clarkson's addition will help with depth at the quarterback position as the Rebels previously only had Austin Simmons and AJ Maddox as scholarship signal callers on the roster.

RB Jordon Simmons

Ole Miss added another running back to its roster on Jan. 10 in the form of Jordon Simmons, previously of the Akron Zips. Simmons also spent time with the Michigan State Spartans during his college career, and he has a career total of 1,184 rushing yards.

OT Percy Lewis

News broke of Lewis' commitment to Ole Miss on Jan. 10, and he comes to the Rebels after spending time with Mississippi Gulf Coast CC, Mississippi State and, most recently, Auburn. He measures in at 6-foot-7 and 355 pounds, and he earned five starts at left tackle for the Tigers in 2024.

TE Trace Bruckler

The transfer portal news continued for Ole Miss on Jan. 9 as it added another tight end to its room in New Mexico transfer Trace Bruckler. He has been a Lobo for three seasons and tallied a total of 46 receptions for 421 yards and five touchdowns, so he will provide some nice depth to his position group in a new-look Ole Miss offense in 2025.

WR Traylon Ray

Ray comes to Ole Miss by way of West Virginia, and he announced his commitment to the Rebels on Jan. 8. He suffered an injury during a November game against Baylor this season, but he saw action in 10 games, hauling in 28 catches for 426 yards and four touchdowns. He was with the Mountaineers for two seasons before entering the portal.

K Lucas Carneiro

Carneiro announced his commitment to Ole Miss on Dec. 23, and he will help the Rebels alleviate the loss felt by the departure of Caden Davis this offseason. Carneiro has been with Western Kentucky for two seasons, and he brings a career mark of 27-for-31 in field goals to Oxford.

He is also a perfect 88-for-88 on extra point attempts in that span, and the most impressive part of his resume is that he went 6-for-6 on field goals from 50-plus yards in 2024, enough to earn him Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Year honors.

WR Deuce Alexander

Former Wake Forest wide receiver Deuce Alexander announced his commitment to Ole Miss on Dec. 22 after a weekend visit to Oxford. This season as a redshirt freshman, Alexander finished with 36 catches for 400 yards and two scores, averaging 11.1 yards per catch.

LB Tahj Chambers

Ole Miss gained its third transfer portal commitment of the day on Dec. 20 in the form of former Missouri State linebacker Tahj Chambers. Chambers has played with the Bears for four seasons, and in 2024, he registered 88 total tackles (47 solo) and seven tackles for loss. He marks Ole Miss' third linebacker commitment in this portal cycle.

LB Andrew Jones

News also broke on Dec. 20 that the Rebels had gained a commitment flip from linebacker Andrew Jones out of Grambling State. Jones was previously committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks, and the 2024 season saw him register over 100 total tackles and 20.5 tackles for loss.

SAF Sage Ryan

The same day where it was reported that former LSU safety Sage Ryan was visiting Ole Miss, it was announced that he committed to the Rebels. He has put up 111 Tackles, 12 passes defended, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one sack while with the Tigers.

LB Jaden Yates

The former Marshall linebacker comes to Ole Miss after a commitment on Dec. 19. He brings some impressive stats to Oxford as he recorded 33 solo tackles, 82 assisted tackles, two pass deflections, and half a sack, helping Marshall to a Sun Belt Championship this season.

OL Delano Townsend

It was reported on Dec. 19 that Townsend had committed to Ole Miss. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound interior lineman comes to Oxford from the UAB Blazers where he has spent the last two seasons.

WR Caleb Odom

Former Alabama wide receiver Caleb Odom reportedly committed to Ole Miss on Dec. 18, per On3. In his true freshman season with the Tide in 2024, he hauled in seven receptions for 65 yards. He was rated as a four-star prospect out of high school.

DB Antonio Kite

Kite joined Ole Miss out of the portal on Dec. 17, giving the Rebels yet another transfer commitment leading up to Christmas. Kite spent two years at Alabama before spending the 2024 campaign with Auburn, so this makes his third college home in four years, all of which have come within the former SEC West.

WR De'Zhaun Stribling

Ole Miss gained another massive commitment out of the portal on Tuesday afternoon in the form of former Oklahoma State wideout De'Zhaun Stribling. His speed and pure athleticism will play a big role in Lane Kiffin's offense next season after putting up 52 receptions for 882 yards and six touchdowns in 2024.

RB Kewan Lacy

Ole Miss was in on Lacy's high school recruitment, but he ultimately opted to sign with Missouri. After one year in CoMo, he is making his way to Oxford after an announcement of his commitment on Dec. 16.

This is a big grab for the Rebels who are looking to revamp their backfield in 2025. You can read more here.

EDGE Princewill Umanmielen

The transfer portal momentum continued for Ole Miss on Dec. 14 as it secured a commitment from former Nebraska edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, the younger brother of current Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen. On3 was the first to report the news.

TE Luke Hasz

Hasz committed to the Rebels on Dec. 14, and he marks the third former Arkansas Razorback to pledge to Ole Miss this month. He spent two seasons with the Razorbacks where he has hauled in a combined 577 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, and he comes to Oxford with tight end Caden Prieskorn departing the program after this campaign.

CB Jaylon Braxton

Braxton marks the fourth portal commitment in December for Ole Miss, and it was reported by On3 that he was joining the Rebels late on Friday night. He comes to Oxford after spending two seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

During nine games played in the 2023 season, Braxton registered 20 tackles (11 solo) and one interception. While his production has been limited due to injury, his presence in the Ole Miss defensive backfield is a welcome addition, especially with cornerback Trey Amos departing for the NFL Draft.

OL Patrick Kutas

CBS Sports reported on Friday that Arkansas portal offensive lineman Patrick Kutas is transferring to Ole Miss. Kutas also confirmed that move with a post on social media that you can view below. The Memphis, Tennessee, native has been a Razorback for three seasons and measures in at 6-foot-5 and 313 pounds.

OL PJ Wilkins

Wilkins is a transfer from Charlotte, and he joins the Rebels with three years of eligibility remaining. He measures in at 6-foot-7 and 340 pounds and was a three-star prospect coming out of high school. The offensive lineman announced his commitment to Ole Miss on Dec. 12.

EDGE Da'Shawn Womack

Reports on Dec. 12 indicate that Womack has opted to sign with Ole Miss out of the transfer portal. The former five-star recruit spent two seasons at LSU before entering the portal. You can read more here.

PLAYERS LEAVING OLE MISS

WR Adyen Williams

On3 reported on Jan. 4 that Ole Miss wide receiver Ayden Williams was entering the transfer portal. Williams, one of the former top high school players in the state of Mississippi, has seven catches for 119 yards in his career.

WR Micah Davis

On3 reported on Dec. 28 that Ole Miss wide receiver Micah Davis was entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. Davis spent most of his lone season with the Rebels as a return specialist, but he did record 57 receiving yards and 45 rushing yards as he was tested at the running back position late in the year.

SAF Louis Moore

On3 reported on Dec. 25 that Ole Miss safety Louis Moore planned to enter the transfer portal. Moore is a previous Indiana transfer, and he saw action in 10 games for the Rebels this season. He carries a career total of 126 tackles, 1.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and three interceptions.

OL Preston Cushman

Cushman, a sophomore, announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 19. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound lineman has seen limited action during his time as a Rebel, including two games during his freshman season (2022) and four games as a redshirt freshman last season.

DB Jadon Canady

It was reported by On3 on Dec. 19 that defensive back Jadon Canady would be entering the transfer portal. He is a former Tulane transfer who was a mainstay in the Rebels secondary this season, recording 38 total tackles and 11 passes defended in the 2024 campaign.

RB Matt Jones

Running back Matt Jones announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Dec. 18. Jones is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and he has been at Ole Miss for three seasons, the most productive of which was this 2024 campaign. He finished the year with 226 rushing yards and three scores.

OT Micah Pettus

Pettus announced his intention to enter the transfer portal as a graduate option on Dec. 16, but he also said he could forego his final year of college eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL Draft. You can read more here.

RB Rashad Amos

Amos did not see a ton of action in his lone season as a Rebel, tallying 75 yards on nine carries, the bulk of which came on one play in a 42-yard scamper against Middle Tennessee. This won't be his first experience in the transfer market as he spent three years at South Carolina and one year at Miami (Ohio) before coming to Ole Miss for the 2024 campaign.

OT Kavion Broussard

On3 reported on Dec. 6 that Broussard plans to enter the transfer portal this offseason. He measures oin at 6-foot-6 and 308 pounds, and he was originally committed to the Miami Hurricanes in August of 2023 before flipping his commitment to Ole Miss on Dec. 16 of the same year.

He will have four years of eligibility remaining.

OL Cam East

Offensive lineman Cam East announced his intention to transfer on Dec. 6 with a post on X.

East was rated as a three-star prospect in high school and signed with the Rebels as part of the 2022 class. He measures in at 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, and he suited up for St. Augustine High School in New Orleans during his prep days.

OL Mana Taimani

Mana Taimani also announced his intention to transfer on Dec. 6.

Taimani was a three-star prospect in the 2020 class out of Clayton Valley Charter High School in California. He is 6-foot-4 and 345 pounds, and he transferred to Ole Miss from Diablo Valley College prior to the 2023 campaign.

QB Walker Howard

With Austin Simmons having seemingly won the job as Jaxson Dart's heir-apparent at quarterback (or at least his backup this season), Walker Howard is reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal this week. You can read more here.

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John Macon Gillespie
JOHN MACON GILLESPIE

John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of The Grove Report and has experience on the Ole Miss beat spanning five years.

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