Ole Miss Football Enters the Race for Dynamic Virginia Tech Hokies, Ohio State Target

Pete Golding and Co. enter the race for the dynamic defender, multiple top programs in pursuit this offseason.

Courtesy of Bryce Woods via X.

College Park (Ga.) Woodward Academy four-star cornerback Bryce Woods continues navigating a pivotal offseason in his recruitment with Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels keeping close tabs.

Woods checks in as a Top-35 rated cornerback in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle with programs across America eyeing the Peach State defender as a top target in the rising-junior class.

The 6-foot-2, 175-pounder has earned offers from the likes of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Virginia Tech Hokies, West Virginia Mountaineers, Auburn Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, and Missouri Tigers, among several others, across his time on the prep scene.

Woods has over 30 scholarships on his offer sheet with Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels now joining the race for the Georgia defensive back.

The Ole Miss staff made the call this week:

#AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from Ole Miss #hottytoddy 🦈 pic.twitter.com/YWJU6S5cXv

— Bryce Woods (@brycewoods27) March 25, 2026

Ole Miss is continuing to make sizable moves in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle with Woods emerging as one of the more recent offers to be dished out as the coaching staff in Oxford looks to build momentum in next year's cycle.

Along with Woods earning a scholarship from the Rebels, the staff also made the call to one of the top defensive weapons in Tennessee: Knoxville (Tenn.) four-star cornerback Xavier Bowman.

Bowman checks in as a Top-20 cornerback in the 2028 Recruiting Cycle with offers galore rolling in as of late after a strong sophomore campaign for his prep squad.

The 5-foot-11, 165-pounder out of Tennessee has reeled in scholarships from the likes of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Tennessee Volunteers, Missouri Tigers, Florida Gators, Indiana Hoosiers, and Florida State Seminoles, among several others.

Now, add the Ole Miss Rebels to the growing offer sheet for Bowman after the coaching staff in Oxford made the call this week.

After a great conversation with @wesyerty24 and @drm_12, I’m blessed to receive an offer from @OleMissFB. @KCIrishFootball @Coach_ @beyond_grind @PennySmith_ @TomLoy247 @CharlesPower @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @samspiegs @CSmithScout @LemmingReport @shaynep_media @adamgorney… pic.twitter.com/dIWpL8npmQ

— 4⭐️DB Xavier Bowman (@xavier_bowman09) March 25, 2026

Golding and the coaching staff in Oxford are gearing up for a pivotal stretch with multiple top targets set to visit the Magnolia State across the spring and summer months.

Now, new targets are emerging on the board for the Rebels with a pair of new offers dished out to two coveted cornerbacks.

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