Ole Miss Football Recruiting: Tracking All 2013 Commits

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The Ole Miss Rebels have a chance to finish off the 2013 recruiting cycle with one of the best classes in the nation.

Hugh Freeze and his program are in the running for some of the nation's best recruits, and at this point there's no doubting the fact that the Rebels are a legitimate power on the recruiting trail.

The future of Ole Miss football is bright, and that future starts with this 2013 recruiting class.

 

Note: Information via 247Sports, ESPN RecruitingNation or Scout.com. Star rankings courtesy of the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

David Kamara

via 247sports

Height: 5'9''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: CB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Grayson High School, Loganville, GA 

Commit Date: 2/6 NSD

Analysis:

David Kamara is a 3-star quarterback from Grayson High School, so he is already a teammate of Robert Nkemdiche. Kamara may not be a big name, but he does have a ton of potential. He'll be a depth chart guy in the secondary and he'll have to prove himself on special teams. 

Austin Golson

via 247sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 285 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Prattville High School, Prattville AL

Senior Stats: N/A

Commit Date: 2/6 NSD

Golson is a huge recruit for Ole Miss. He has terrific size at 6'6'', 285 pounds and he's ranked as the No. 8 offensive tackle in the 2013 class by the 247Sports Composite. He has incredible potential and could end up being one of the stars on the offensive line for Ole Miss in time. 

Tony Conner

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1.5''

Weight: 203 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 5-star

High School: South Panola High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Alabama

Commit Date: 2/6 NSD, 10:45 AM EST

Analysis

Tony Conner is the No. 5 safety recruit in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He was a major recruiting win for the Rebels, and they were his favorite (according to 247Sports), followed by Alabama. Beating Alabama on the recruiting trail was huge for the Rebels.

Laremy Tunsil

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 295 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 5-star

High School: Columbia High School (Fla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Georgia, Alabama

Commit Date: 2/6, 9:30 AM EST

 

Analysis

Laremy Tunsil is an elite offensive tackle recruit with superstar potential. Georgia and Alabama seemed to be the two programs that he was most interested in, but the Rebels were able to snag a late official visit and secured his commitment.

Robert Nkemdiche

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 285 lbs.

Position: SDE

Stars: 5-star

School: Grayson High School (Ga.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Florida, LSU

Commit Date: 2/6 7:30 AM EST

 

Analysis

Robert Nkemdiche is the nation's No. 1 recruit, and he's a marquee win for the Rebels. He has superstar potential, and this commitment solidifies Ole Miss recruiting as a legitimate power. Nkemdiche's brother, Denzel, also plays for the Rebels.

Lavon Hooks

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 295 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: Meadowcreek High School (Ga.), Northeast Mississippi C.C.

2012 Stats: 51 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles

Other Finalists: Washington

Commit Date: 12/19/12, Signed: 12/19/12

 

Analysis

Lavon Hooks is a big-time JUCO commitment for the Rebels. He has tremendous size at 6'4'', 295 pounds and is ranked as the No. 1 JUCO player in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He'll easily be in the rotation at defensive tackle in his first year with the Rebels.

Laquon Treadwell

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 5-star

High School: Crete-Monee High School (Ill.)

Senior Stats: 81 receptions, 1,424 yards, 16 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Oklahoma, Oklahoma State

Commit Date: 1/17/13

 

Analysis

Laquon Treadwell is going to be a star wideout for Ole Miss. He has great size and good speed and can be effective in the short and intermediate passing game. He'll also be a major deep threat for the Rebels. He's a huge recruiting win for Ole Miss as the nation's No. 1 overall receiver (247Sports Composite).

Nickolas Brassell

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: ATH/WR

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: East Mississippi Community College

2012 Stats: 47 receptions, 656 yards, 6 touchdowns

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 10/18/12

 

Analysis

Brassell is back for this second run with the Rebels, and he projects to be just as dynamic as a playmaker. He has great size and runs a 4.40 40-yard dash, according to 247Sports. Look for him to see the field as a wideout, and he'll also be a big special teams player for Ole Miss.

Kailo Moore

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 190 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: West Bolivar High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: 1,234 yards, 15 touchdowns, 1 touchdown reception

Other Finalists: Mississippi State

Commit Date: 1/11/13

 

Analysis

Kailo Moore is a very good running back recruit, ranked No. 7 in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite. He runs a 4.40 40 according to 247Sports, and he has a ton of potential. Ole Miss has good depth in the backfield, so Moore may want to take a redshirt season. If not, look for him to be an important backup who will compete for carries as a freshman.

Jordan Wilkins

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'1''

Weight: 212 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Saint Benedict School (Tenn.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Arkansas, Tennessee, Auburn

Commit Date: 2/2/13

 

Analysis

Jordan Wilkins is another big-time back with tremendous potential for Ole Miss. He has great size at 6'1'', 212 pounds, and he runs a 4.41 40, according to 247Sports. He could end up being a superstar running back and a real big recruit from this class when all is said and done. Like Moore, he'll compete for time in the backfield if he doesn't redshirt because of the crowd.

Mark Dodson

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Whitehaven High School (Tenn.)

Senior Stats: 3,295 yards, 37 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Vanderbilt

Commit Date: 5/14/12

 

Analysis

Ole Miss is bringing in a ton of depth at running back, and Dodson is yet another very talented running back who can be very good in time. He's ranked as the No. 5 recruit out of Tennessee and the No. 16 overall running back in the nation, both according to the 247Sports Composite.

Ryan Buchanan

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 205 lbs.

Position: QB

Star Ranking: 4-star

High School: Jackson Prep High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Alabama

Commit Date: 6/4/12

 

Analysis

Ryan Buchanan is a very notable in-state recruiting win for the Rebels. He has very good size for a quarterback at 6'4'', 205 pounds and is ranked as the No. 5 player from the state (per 247Sports). With Barry Brunetti and Bo Wallace competing for the starting job, it could be good for Buchanan to take a redshirt and the extra year of eligibility.

Eugene Brazley

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'10''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: G.W. Carver High School (La.)

Senior Stats: 1,182 yards, 18 touchdowns, 308 receiving yards, 3 touchdown receptions

Other Finalists: Tulane

Commit Date: 2/25/12

 

Analysis

Eugene Brazley is yet another running back recruit for Ole Miss, and he's a big recruit from the state of Louisiana. Considering the depth chart in front of him, Brazley may want to consider taking a redshirt season. He will be a good back for Ole Miss in time though. He's ranked as the No. 13 all-purpose back, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Devante Kincade

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: QB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Skyline High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 2,856 pass yards, 38 touchdowns; 861 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 7/6/12

 

Analysis

Devante Kincade is a 3-star dual-threat quarterback recruit, ranked No. 14 at the position in the 247Sports Composite. He's also a big recruit for Ole Miss to land out of Texas. He has good speed (4.5 40 according to Rivals), so he could be an interesting option at another position for the Rebels, considering the depth chart at quarterback. He'll be an interesting recruit to keep an eye on.

Evan Engram

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Hillgrove High School (Ga.)

Senior Stats: 37 receptions, 871 yards, 7 touchdowns

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 6/28/12

 

Analysis

Evan Engram is a great wide receiver recruit with a ton of potential. He has very good size at 6'3'', 210 pounds and is a big state-of-Georgia commit for the Rebels. He's a player that I can see getting into the rotation at wideout because of his size.

Quincy Adeboyejo

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Cedar Hill High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: 91 receptions, 1,965 yards, 17 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Texas A&M, TCU, Nebraska

Commit Date: 1/25/13

 

Analysis

Ole Miss was able to land Quincy Adeboyejo soon after he decommitted from Texas A&M, so he's a very valuable commitment to this class. He has good height at 6'3'', and he projects to be a good possession receiver for the Rebels in time.

Christian Morgan

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 250 lbs.

Position: TE

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Prestonwood Christian Academy (Texas)

Senior Stats: 29 receptions, 462 yards, 4 touchdowns

Other Finalists: Florida State

Commit Date: 10/7/12

 

Analysis

Christian Morgan is a big tight end recruit at 6'5'', 250 pounds. He also runs a 4.80 40 (per 247Sports), so he'll be more than an in-line tight end for Ole Miss. He's ranked as the No. 14 tight end in the 2013 class according to the 247Sports Composite, and he has a chance to come in and compete for starting time right away.

Quadarias Mireles

Via 247Sports

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 185 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Atlantic Community High School (Fla.), Hinds C.C. 

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Oklahoma State

Commit Date: 5/3/12

 

Analysis

Mireles is an important JUCO pickup for the Rebels. He's ranked as the No. 11 JUCO wideout according to the 247Sports Composite, and he should add some good depth right away. His time and experience at the JUCO level could give him a boost on the depth chart.

Derrick Jones

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Eupora High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: 30 receptions, 593 yards, 9 touchdowns

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 6/2/12

 

Analysis

Derrick Jones is a 3-star wideout recruit with a ton of potential. He could end up being a very good player from this class, and he projects to be a legitimate possession receiver. He's 6'3'', 195 pounds and runs a 4.58 40, according to 247Sports. 

Rashawn Smith

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 200 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Florence High School (Ala.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 9/9/12

 

Analysis

The Rebels are going to need to add some depth at linebacker, and they'll be getting a good backup in Smith. He has very good size at 6'3'', 200 pounds and runs a 4.58 40 according to 247Sports. He could get reps at linebacker or even at safety.

Marcus Robinson

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: East High School (Tenn.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Arkansas

Commit Date: 1/17/13

 

Analysis

Marcus Robinson is another player who, like Rashawn Smith, will add some valuable depth right away at linebacker. He could also be a very good special teams player in his first year with the Rebels. He's ranked as the No. 15 recruit from Tennessee (247Sports Composite).

Arshad "A.J" Jackson

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'6''

Weight: 240 lbs.

Position: TE

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Lovejoy High School (GA)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Florida State

Commit Date: 2/6/13

Analysis:

A.J. Jackson is another a big signing day commitment for Ole Miss. He has tremendous size for a tight end at 6'6'', 240 pounds and he's ranked as the No. 18 tight end in the 2013 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He may go overlooked because of all the other stars that signed with Ole Miss on signing day, but overall he has great potential.

Davion Johnson

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'4''

Weight: 315 lbs.

Position: OG

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Byhalia High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Arkansas State, Memphis

Commit Date: 1/28/12

 

Analysis

Davion Johnson is a very big guard recruit at 6'4'', 315 pounds, and he'll end up being a very important player from this class. He'll be a big backup at guard and could even work his way into a starting role in a few seasons. He has great size and tremendous potential.

Daronte Bouldin

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'5''

Weight: 300 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Canton High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Mississippi State

Commit Date: 7/19/12

 

Analysis

Bouldin is ranked as the No. 12 recruit from the state of Mississippi (per 247Sports), so he's a valuable pickup for the Rebels. He has a ton of potential coming in at 6'5'', 300 pounds, so keep an eye out for him to be a big part of the offensive line. He'll add important depth as a freshman and should compete for a starting spot once one opens up.

Bobby Hill

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Colquitt County High School (Ga.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 7/17/12

 

Analysis

Bobby Hill is a recruit out of Georgia, and he comes in with good size at 6'0'', 175 pounds. The depth chart in front of him is pretty crowded, so he'll have to work his way onto the field as a special teams guy. It also might be a good idea for him to take a redshirt year.

Herbert Moore

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 330 lbs.

Position: DT

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: East High School (Tenn.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 5/20/12

 

Analysis

Herbert Moore has tremendous potential at 6'2'', 330 pounds. He's a big tackle recruit, and he could end up being a very good player for the Rebels. Look for him to get reps at nose tackle as a freshman.

Trey Bledsoe

Via 247Sports

Height: 6'3''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Grenada High School (Miss.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 7/20/12

 

Analysis

Trey Bledsoe has very good size for a safety at 6'3'', 195 pounds. He'll be a good addition to the depth chart at safety, and he should also be a good special teams player as well for the Rebels. In time, he could end up being an important player in Ole Miss' secondary.