4-star athlete Noreel White announces decision day, Ole Miss in his final four
OXFORD, Miss. — We are a long way from the December 20, 2023, Early Signing Day for the class of 2024. But just when you think a storyline is set in stone and the deal is done, it goes and changes again as was the case recently with four-star athlete Noreel White from Ocean Springs, Miss.
Back in March, White announced his commitment to the Razorbacks, but not so fast, my friend. No ‘woo pig sooie’ was going to stop the Ole Miss staff from continuing to push for the talented Mississippian to stay home instead.
🥷🏾🥷🏾🥷🏾 pic.twitter.com/U7LJ75CvXG
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) March 18, 2023
And it seemed as if the Rebels’ efforts paid off after White’s visit to JuiceFest in late July, as he took to social media soon after to announce he would be decommitting from Arkansas.
#Juicefest23 pic.twitter.com/JGLcaUJC9U
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) August 1, 2023
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) August 1, 2023
August 25 is decision day for White
Whatever the reason may be for White’s change of heart, it put Ole Miss back in the hunt for one of the nation’s best.
He has now narrowed his choices down to four schools and will announce his decision on August 25.
The Rebels join an all-SEC group of Arkansas, LSU and Mississippi State in the final countdown for the nation’s No. 19 athlete in the 2024 class.
The 6-foot, 185-pounder is currently the No. 7 ranked player in the ‘Sip and one of the most sought-after recruits nationally.
‘SIP MADE, SIP STAYED?’
Kudos to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, coordinator of recruiting strategy Kelvin Bolden, and wide receivers Coach Derrick Nix, White’s primary recruiter, and the staff for focusing on the top-tier talent that is in the Ole Miss backyard. It has been truly awesome to see that not just the well-known names such as Noreel White are receiving notice, but also the many under-the-radar talents the Rebels are watching.
I don’t know how many people outside of the Magnolia State grasp just how good the high school football scene here really is.
As for White, it doesn’t take much time to realize — in-person or on film — just how explosive and dominating he is on any field. Whether it be at St. Martin’s High School, playing 7v7 or on the camp circuit, everyone knows when White takes the field he is going to make an impact from start to finish and can do so on both sides of the ball.
nahh- rosa parks pic.twitter.com/Yx8JcdwJxO
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) March 17, 2023
While most have seen him dominate on the offense as a receiver and even as a wildcat quarterback, that is not where his strength ends.
Qb1🤠 @TomBrady pic.twitter.com/CnQ36UvAus
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) May 25, 2023
He has also been impactful on the opposite side of the ball at corner and safety. While he is most likely to remain a receiver at the Power 5 level, his high football IQ paired with his extreme athleticism is a lethal combo that Coach Kiffin and company would love to have on their roster.
Last year as a junior, White accounted for over 1,000 all-purpose yards, averaging 12.9 YPR and 13 TDs and also accounted for 2 INTs defensively.
money on his head🙉 pic.twitter.com/LYilk8hcw7
— Noreel White (@NoreelWhite_) June 10, 2023
So the question remains: will Noreel White remain in-state and play for the Rebels? Honestly, that’s a bet I will take. We will all know in 10 days!
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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.
