Transfer to the ‘Sip: Ole Miss gets commit from A&M transfer kicker Caden Davis
OXFORD, Miss. — Ahead of the coming dead period, Lane Kiffin and the Rebels picked up another transfer to the ‘Sip in former Texas A&M kicker Caden Davis who announced his intentions Sunday via Twitter.
Locked in @CoachBiagi @Lane_Kiffin #TransferToTheSip pic.twitter.com/yvluafkwdO
— Caden Davis (@_cadendavis) December 18, 2022
Davis initially was the starter out in College Station for the early part of the 2022 season, with the 6-foot-3, 200-pound junior spending the previous two seasons as a kickoff specialist.
Recruiting Dead Period Begins Dec. 18 at midnight
When the clock strikes midnight Sunday, December 18, the recruiting dead period begins. It will run through January 12th, with the exception January 4-8 for portal players resuming visits. During this dead period, coaches are not allowed to have in-person contact with recruits or their families. However, you can bet things will be amped up as we head toward early signing day for high school recruits this coming Wednesday, December 21.
It comes as no surprise that the former three-star and No.2 overall kicker in the class of 2019 would have plenty of options once he hit the portal following the culmination of his junior season with the Aggies.
Caden Davis’ reasons for choosing Ole Miss
The Rebel Walk spoke with Davis about the reasons for his decision to transfer to Ole Miss.
“Ultimately, I chose Ole Miss because of the relationship I made with Coach Biagi and how I think he can help me further develop my career. Along with that I wanted to stay in the best conference in football, the SEC, and Ole Miss just felt like the perfect opportunity to do that.
I have always liked the way Coach Kiffin runs his program and plays the game, and I wanted to be a part of that. Lastly, I believe I can help Ole Miss win games and there is a great opportunity for me to do that with Jonathan Cruz leaving to pursue the NFL. What stood out most about Ole Miss recruiting was the honesty and transparency I continually received from the coaching staff. Ultimately Ole Miss just felt like the perfect fit for me and I can’t wait to get to work in Oxford.“
Caden Davis
Davis’ hang time garnered much attention in College Station — and you can be in Oxford, too.
Last high school kickoff🤧 85 yards – 4.65 second hang @KohlsKicking pic.twitter.com/BUOFsvS5rN
— Caden Davis (@_cadendavis) November 18, 2018
As a graduate transfer, Davis will have two years remaining of eligibility due to the 2020 season not counting towards eligibility because of COVID exemption.
On Sunday, Davis announced his intention to remain in the SEC West, but this time as an Ole Miss Rebel on Sunday. The Aggies are set to play in Oxford Nov. 4th, 2023.
@_cadendavis just leaving this here pic.twitter.com/oUQVYphxx2
— connor (@connorchoate1) November 28, 2022
While you don’t always hear a ton of about the specialists, they remain a critical part of a program especially in those all-too-crucial moments in close SEC games.
The Rebels benefited greatly last season from kicker Jonathan Cruz transferring to Ole Miss, and now that he has exhausted his eligibility, it is fortuitous for the Rebels that Davis will bring his powerful leg to the Ole Miss special teams.
76 yard field goal in honor of our great country gaining its independence on July 4, 1776 🇺🇸 #GigEmAmerica pic.twitter.com/z6X6FBjtJK
— Caden Davis (@_cadendavis) July 4, 2019
Hotty Toddy and welcome to the ‘Sip, Caden!
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
