RECRUIT REACTIONS: Ole Miss recruiting targets offer their reactions to the Rebels’ win over Auburn on the Plains
OXFORD, Miss. — While the Rebels were on the road this past Saturday, plenty of their top recruiting targets were tuned in as Ole Miss prevailed on the Plains, 28-21. The win at Jordan Hare moves the No. 12-ranked Rebels’ record to 6-1 overall, 3-1 in the SEC. Ole Miss now returns home to Vaught-Hemingway where they will take on Vanderbilt in a Homecoming matchup.
With October almost over, the recruiting trail is about to get even more heated as we draw closer to the early signing period in December. Each week, the Rebels not only have the opportunity to notch program-building wins but also to continue to show recruits just why the ‘Sip is the move.
The Rebel Walk had a chance to catch up with some of Ole Miss’ top targets and newest prospects to get their reaction on the heated battle in Auburn.
Here’s what they had to say.
“All season long you can see the Rebs fight and fight hard. They play aggressively and consistently and it definitely paid off! Go Rebs!!!”
— ‘24 King Joseph Edwards | 4-Star ATH | Mill Creek (GA)
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“I love how fast they play, and I love how they weren’t afraid to come out and play fast on the road against Auburn at one of the loudest stadiums in the SEC — that really surprised me.”
’26 JaMichael Garrett | Athlete | Gulf Shores (AL)
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“It’s always tough to get a road win in the SEC, so I loved to see the Rebels continue to fight all night long. That interception in the 4th quarter was huge and definitely was the biggest play that secured the win.The bonus for me was getting to mess with my dad because he played for Auburn’s HC, Hugh Freeze, back when he was in high school.”
– ‘25 Jalen Mickens | WR | Willis (TX)
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“I was impressed by how stout the Ole Miss defense played all night and getting critical stops that seemed to spark the offense. It was an exciting game and I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness a game in person at Oxford this coming November.”
‘26 Jaxon Pyatt | LB | Arvada West (CO)
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“It was cool, a good win over an SEC ‘rival.‘”
‘24 Andy Jaffe | Safety | Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, FL)
Next Up
Ole Miss will kick-off against Vanderbilt at 6:30 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway. Stay tuned to The Rebel Walk this week to see what recruits we can expect in town for another SEC showdown.
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.
