Ole Miss Rebels Land Commitment From Former South Carolina Gamecocks WR ‘Juice’ Wells
OXFORD, Miss. -- The Ole Miss Rebels may just recruit everyone from the NCAA Transfer Portal this cycle, as they received a commitment from former South Carolina Gamecocks receiver Antwane "Juice" Wells on Sunday afternoon, per On3.
This is a huge addition for Ole Miss offensively, as Wells is currently rated as the No. 2 receiver in the portal and the No. 19 overall player available, according to On3 rankings. The Highland Springs, Va., native is the first wideout to pledge to Ole Miss' 2024 transfer class - which is not surprising as numerous veteran receivers have announced their intentions to return to Oxford for 2024.
Wells suffered a broken bone in his foot in 2023, and he only recorded three receptions before the injury. In 2022, however, he was named First-Team All-SEC by multiple outlets, and prior to suiting up for the Gamecocks, he played for the James Madison Dukes in 2020 and 2021.
![South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) rushes for yards against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) during the first quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 123022 Ncaaf Nd Usc Cp 71](https://www.si.com/.image/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700/MjAyNzQ3NTA3NTczMjY5NTE2/usatsi_19706634.jpg)
South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (3) rushes for yards against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback TaRiq Bracy (28) during the first quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] Jki 123022 Ncaaf Nd Usc Cp 71
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In two seasons with South Carolina, Wells hauled in 71 receptions for 956 yards and seven touchdowns, while also recording 10 rushing yards and one score on the ground.
Lane Kiffin and the Rebels are rolling through the portal, as they currently hold the No. 3 transfer class in the country following a busy weekend. Wells joins former Tennessee Volunteers safety Tamarion McDonald and edge Tyler Baron as the three latest additions to Ole Miss' class - and the Rebels may not be done yet.
The No. 1 player in the portal, defensive tackle Walter Nolen, is in Oxford this weekend for a visit which means a decision could be on the horizon.
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