Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Football Trending for Elite Offensive Lineman Following Visit

Kiffin and Co. are making noise on the recruiting scene, trending for a coveted rising-junior offensive lineman.

Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images / Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Jackson (Miss.) Calloway High offensive lineman Li'Marcus Jones was back on campus in Oxford over the weekend with an opportunity to visit with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels staff.

Jones, an elite offensive lineman in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, has reeled in offers from the likes of Ole Miss, Arkansas State and Liberty following a standout junior campaign.

After taking the weekend to visit with Kiffin and the Ole Miss staff, the early prediction came in from 247Sports recruiting expert David Johnson from Inside the Rebels.

Johnson placed a crystal ball prediction in favor of the Rebels ultimately winning out for Jones' services down the stretch of his recruiting process.

The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder out of Jackson (Miss.) is a player that has garnered SEC interest with the expectation being that he continues becoming a sought-after target in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

Had a great time visiting @OleMissFB @CoachGarrisonOL @CoachJames73 @Lane_Kiffin @_kbolden @ReggieBuchanan @wpg_coach_rip @coach_tko @Rebels247 pic.twitter.com/EVJQ2TXIyO

— Li'Marcus Jones (@limarcusjones74) March 24, 2025

Kiffin and the Rebels continue working through Spring Camp with the program utilizing the practice schedule as an advantage for priority prospects make their way to campus.

Over the weekend, Ole Miss received a commitment from a prized Alabama running back following an quick visit to Oxford.

The Newest Rebel: Ja'Michael Jones

Montgomery (Ala.) Pike Road three-star running back Ja'Michael Jones has committed to Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels, he revealed via social media on Sunday afternoon.

Jones, a 5-foot-10, 190-pounder with a myriad of schools pursuing his services, reveals his pledge to the Rebels fresh off of a weekend visit to Oxford.

The impressive Alabama running back recently revealed Ole Miss in his final eight schools alongside Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Ohio State, South Carolina and Tennessee as the finalists.

Just one week later, Jones has shut down his process and revealed a verbal commitment to the Rebels.

BREAKING: Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels have landed a commitment from the No. 2 RB in Alabama: Ja’Michael Jones.

The coveted 2026 prospect commits to Kiffin and Co. over Alabama and Auburn, among others.

The Rebels add one of the top running backs in the South. pic.twitter.com/wGK2BFXICU

— Ole Miss Rebels On SI (@OleMissOnSI) March 23, 2025

Jones has received over 30 offers during his prep career with Kiffin's crew now making the move for one of the top running backs in the South.

The goal was for Jones to make his way down to Oxford this month as he looks to get a closer look into the Rebels and Kiffin's program. This weekend, he did just that.

“They make football a business that seems very fun to be in,” Jones said of Ole Miss when speaking to OM Spirit last year. “My relationship with them is very good. Kevin Smith was the first coach to give me an offer. Ever since then, we have been very close.”

The Rebels are quickly beginning to make noise on the recruiting trail this spring with a myriad of priority prospects making their way to Oxford for unofficial visits.

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