Speedy wide receiver Rahji Dennis commits to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — As May winds down, Ole Miss football is closing out a very strong month of recruiting with the commitment Monday evening of one of the fastest players in the state of Louisiana, class of 2024 wide receiver Rahji Dennis.
Dennis, out of Edna Karr in New Orleans, took to social media to officially pledge to the Rebels.
#AGTG 110% committed 🔵🔴🦈 #HottyToddy @CoachGolding @KevinSmithRB @samspiegs @JeritRoser @On3Recruits @RecruitLouisian pic.twitter.com/OiTRVt95Lg
— Rahji “Roadrunner” Dennis💥 (@_hji13) May 30, 2023
This one might have surprised a few people because it happened quickly and without a lot of fanfare. There were no cryptic tweets leading up to Dennis’ announcement. In fact, the Rebels had just recently offered the 6-foot, 160-pounder on May 18. He ultimately chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State, Miami, Texas A&M and Memphis.
Edna Karr High School football is known to produce elite talent, not just in Louisiana but in the nation.
1️⃣➡️2️⃣ @Hollywood1k__ https://t.co/0Myoewxt34
— Rahji “Roadrunner” Dennis💥 (@_hji13) May 19, 2023
Rahji Dennis with a big touchdown catch in the back of the end zone.
Aaron Anderson very excited for his No. 2 jersey successor. pic.twitter.com/PlLoilDhWo
— Jerit Roser (@JeritRoser) May 18, 2023
It was no surprise that so many programs had their eyes on Dennis — after all, with a nickname like “Roadrunner,” you’d expect him to be speedy — and explosive.
2024 WR Rahji Dennis said the hunger for Edna Karr — particularly the rising senior class — to win its first trophy since 2019 is clear.
And the young, but talented Cougars have flashed early potential to be explosive and dominant in that pursuit.
🎥: https://t.co/ztv5FuL1Li pic.twitter.com/hq9AdAWjKD
— Louisiana vs. All Y’all (@LAvsAllYall) May 16, 2023
Dennis has talent to match his speed, as he showed last season that he is excellent at making the difficult catch across the middle of the field, as well as stretching it vertically.
He is a four-time All-State track participant and already a two- time All American in track and field, notably running a 10.2-second 100-meter dash and a 20.89-second 200-meter dash at Edna Karr.
That 400 ain’t no joke too. Iykyk https://t.co/2Lzwm9D5Ei
— Josh Preston (@JPrestonSports) March 5, 2023
Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding, who was the primary recruiter for Dennis, obviously knows talent when he sees it. Dennis’ recruitment skyrocketed over this spring and with him, the Rebels have now added nine to their 2024 class, a group that is currently ranked No. 25 in the nation according to 247Sports.
Hotty Toddy!
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.
