Ole Miss Recruiting Lands 4-Star Commitment in the Middle of Fall Camp

The Ole Miss Rebels are busy preparing for the 2026 season under new head coach Pete Golding, as fall camp is underway in Oxford.

However, that's hardly stopping Golding and the coaching staff from continuing to do work on the 2028 recruiting trail as the offseason comes to a close.

Ole Miss has secured a significant commitment from 2028 four-star defensive lineman Antavion Allen, per reports from Rivals. A product of Hattiesburg, MS., he's choosing to stay in his home state and will be heading up north to Oxford.

Ole Miss Lands Second Commitment of 2028 Class

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Pete Golding smiles from the stage after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 Sugar Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Caesars Superdome. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Standing at 6-4, 290 pounds, Allen gives Ole Miss some SEC-ready size to build around in the trenches once he arrives to campus. He's the

Allen is just the second commitment for Ole Miss in the 2028 recruiting class, joining three-wide receiver Latedrick Mallard, a McComb, MS., native who announced his commitment to the Rebels on June 22.

While the coaching staff is understandably prioritizing the upcoming season along with finalizing its 2027 class, it's important to start building a foundation in the 2028 cycle as well. For Ole Miss, there's no better way to do this than by landing a pair of Mississippi natives.

Allen also received offers from programs like Oregon, Texas, LSU, Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, Florida, Auburn, Florida State, UNLV, Oregon State, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, Tulane and many more.

During the 2025 season, he posted 66 tackles (21 for loss), 18 sacks and a forced fumble.

A Recap of Ole Miss' 2027 Recruiting Class

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With now only two commits for Ole Miss in 2028, it's worth taking a look at what the team has built so far in the 2027 cycle. The upcoming season will allow the Rebels to further prove to recruits just how bright the future is in Oxford along with hosting many of their commitments -- or even players committed elsewhere -- for visits on campus during game day.

Ole Miss already has commitments from four-star players like wide receiver Alvin Mosley, defensive linemen Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, Marvin Nguetsop and Mitchell Turner, quarterback Keegan Croucher, offensive lineman Antonio Berry, cornerback Taelyn Mayo and many more.

Most of the top players in the 2027 class have already committed to other teams, so if the Rebels want to add more talent this cycle, they will have to target some notable flips during the season and leading up to signing day.

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