Ole Miss emerges victorious for talented in-state cornerback Patrick Broomfield
OXFORD, Miss. — In a battle with LSU, Arkansas, State and Oregon, among others, Ole Miss has emerged victorious with the commitment Saturday of three-star class of 2024 cornerback Patrick Broomfield.
Broomfield, a Clarksdale, Mississippi native, announced his pledge via Twitter.
Chapter 2: Moment of Greatness!!!
com·mit·ment: (/kəˈmitm(ə)nt/)
1. the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
2. an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
3. Ole Miss!!!🦈@LawrencHopkins @Lane_Kiffin @CoachGolding @_kbolden pic.twitter.com/IOfuMvJrgX
— Patrick Broomfield 3⭐️ CB (@PBroomfield_) May 13, 2023
Ole Miss offered Broomfield in January, after which he received offers from State in February, LSU in March and Arkansas in April as well as approximately 20 others. However, new defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s defensive plans helped draw Broomfield to Oxford.
The 6-2, 160-pound corner led Clarksdale to a 10-2 record as a junior last season, while notching 60 tackles, 11 pass-breakups and three interceptions. He also tallied one pick-six. He is a physical cornerback who comes up and makes tackles. He reacts to the ball with good ball skills, and his long arms give him the ability to deflect and break up passes.
🚨 NGP Big Board Update
24' Patrick Broomfield (Hgt: 6020E Wgt: 170E – Clarksdale, MS (Delta)) is ascending on our Big Board. Clarksdale has a strong football tradition. DBs are well coached. @CoachMaddox @PBroomfield_ @Trevor_Maki21 @GC24_Football pic.twitter.com/nsqhqPp0vu
— NextGen Prospect (@NextGen_Pr) December 14, 2022
Broomfield was obviously a top target of head coach Lane Kiffin and the Rebels. In addition to Coach Golding, recruiting assistant Kelvin Bolden and cornerbacks coach Keynodo remained in close contact with the speedy defender who runs a 4.5 40-yard dash.
In addition to being a star on the field, Broomfield is just as talented in the classroom. He’s a member of National Honor Society and boasts a 3.7 grade point average.
National Honer’s Society x Mu Alpha Theta Certificate 📚#StudentAthlete pic.twitter.com/TU6OtV92sv
— Patrick Broomfield 3⭐️ CB (@PBroomfield_) April 27, 2023
Hotty Toddy!
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