Ole Miss Football's Top Commit Skyrockets to Elite Status in Recruiting Rankings

Baylor School (Tenn.) four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher continues his meteoric rise this offseason after emerging as one of the biggest risers in Rivals' recent recruiting rankings update.

Croucher, the No. 4 rated signal-caller in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, has emerged as one of the top prospects in America where he's cruised to the No. 50 overall prospect in America.

The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder checks in as a top-rated quarterback in the country with the Ole Miss Rebels holding his commitment after pledging to Pete Golding's program last fall - remaining locked in despite a coaching change in Oxford.

”Ole Miss jumped out to me right away,” Croucher told Rivals. “The offense they have and built was the first intriguing thing about them.

"My first visit down there went as expected and was amazing. Getting to know the coaches and the staff down there was awesome. Everyone down there is awesome. They have amazing hospitality and are very respectful.”

"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.”

Now, Croucher has quickly blossomed into one of the fastest-rising prospects in the nation after moving up from the No. 130 overall prospect to No. 50 in the recent update.

Biggest risers in the updated 2027 Rivals300 rankings📈

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— Rivals (@Rivals) February 23, 2026

According to Rivals, "Ole Miss jumped out to me right away. The offense they have and built was the first intriguing thing about them. My first visit down there went as expected and was amazing.

"Getting to know the coaches and the staff down there was awesome. Everyone down there is awesome. They have amazing hospitality and are very respectful.”

Now, all eyes remain on Croucher as he navigates a pivotal offseason in his recruitment as schools push to flip him away from Ole Miss.

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