Ole Miss Football's Recruiting Class Skyrockets Past Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels are cruising in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle with the program landing a commitment from Ackerman (Miss.) Choctaw County four-star defensive lineman Ben'Jarvius Shumaker on Friday.

Shumaker checks in as a Top-50 prospect in America and the No. 5 rated defensive lineman with programs from coast-to-coast entering his process following a strong junior campaign in the Magnolia State.

“First, I want to Thank God, my family, and my coaches for believing in me and supporting me through this journey. With that being said, I’m blessed to announce that I have committed to Ole Miss,” he wrote on X announcing his decision.

The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder bypassed offers from the likes of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Oklahoma Sooners, Texas A&M Aggies, and Tennessee Volunteers, among others, with Golding and Co. landing a verbal pledge on Friday.

“He has huge production as a junior with 69 tackles (including 17 for loss), 7 sacks and two forced fumbles," Rivals said of Shumaker. "Very strong, especially in his lower half and can take on double teams and still get a push.

"Active hands, high motor and lives in the backfield. Plays high at times and will need some technical work like most HS interior lineman but very high ceiling.”

🚨BREAKING🚨 4-star DL Ben’Jarvius Shumaker has committed to Ole Miss🦈

Shumaker ranks No. 54 NATL. (No. 5 DL) in the Rivals300.

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— Rivals (@Rivals) March 6, 2026

Now, Ole Miss has cruised inside the Top-25 in the 2027 Recruiting Class Rankings to the No. 11 slot, according to Rivals.

The Headliner: QB Keegan Croucher

Baylor School (Tenn.) four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher revealed a commitment to the Ole Miss Rebels last fall where he's quickly emerged as the headliner in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

Croucher has surged to the No. 4 rated signal-caller in America where he's now looking to continue developing as a prospect after moving from Cheshire Academy in Connecticut to Baylor School for his senior campaign.

Ole Miss Rebels Football: Keegan Croucher. — Courtesy of Keegan Croucher via X.

The 6-foot-4, 185-pounder has locked in an official visit with Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels where he will be in town from April 24-26 as he continues navigating a pivotal offseason in his recruitment.

"The place, Oxford I fell in love with. Really like how everything is set up there. In the end I feel very confident about what they can do for me and what I can do for them. They can develop me into a top caliber player in the SEC. Can’t wait for it! I’m very blessed for this amazing opportunity.”

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