Ole Miss Football, Oregon Ducks and Penn State in Pursuit of Top-10 Quarterback

Cheshire (Conn.) four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher has emerged as one of the top signal-callers in America heading into his junior campaign.

Croucher, the No. 9 rated quarterback in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, has reeled in offers from a myriad of programs across the last handful of months.

The Ole Miss Rebels, Michigan Wolverines, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, and Indiana Hoosiers, among several others, have become schools to enter Croucher's process this offseason.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder was in Oxford last month for an unofficial visit to check in with Lane Kiffin and the Rebels as the program intensifies its pursuit.

Croucher is one of the top quarterbacks on the Rebels' board as they begin narrowing focus on signal-callers in the 2027 cycle.

Cheshire Academy four-star QB Keegan Croucher is one of the most coveted 2027 passers in the country. He has fall visits on the itinerary for Ole Miss and Oregon and will hit Penn State as well. He talks about his interest in those programs here: https://t.co/BJg5NKKTyv pic.twitter.com/tF1zEwAGE4
— Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) July 28, 2025

The top-ranked prospect in Connecticut recently told On3 Sports' Billy Embody, "I really love Ole Miss," as the Rebels make waves in his process.

But the Oregon Ducks, Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions are also three schools in the mix early in Croucher's process as he begins his rise ahead of a junior campaign.

Ole Miss will continue evaluating options in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with Croucher becoming an early target for the program as the Rebels begin locking in on the rising-junior class.

The 247Sports Scouting Report on Croucher: "Intriguing three-sport athlete who also plays basketball and baseball and is a legitimate prospect as a pitcher. Had a very productive freshman year, throwing for 2,934 yards and 31 touchdowns with just three interceptions. He’s a big strong kid with a projectable 6-4, 190 pound frame that we can easily see carrying another 20-25 pounds or so when he’s playing in college.

"Has a live arm and easy velocity, can get the ball down the field with ease without a big windup. Strong mechanically with a tight release and can throw from different arm angles. Shows good mobility in the pocket, can feel pressure and either climb the pocket or escape outside and make plays off-script.

"Has a really nice all around game and looks like one of the better pure throwers in the ’27 class. Projects as a high Power 4 prospect who should be recruited at the national level."

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