Ole Miss defensive lineman JJ Pegues announces he is returning for final season of eligibility
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues announced Wednesday evening that he will return to Ole Miss for his final year of eligibility.
Unfinished business!!!! Spot The Ball!!!@LetsGo_Bo5 @grovecollectnil @CoachGolding pic.twitter.com/syXGqFR4wH
— JJ Pegues (@JeremiahPegues4) November 30, 2023
The Oxford native finished the regular season this year with 40 tackles, 17 of which were solo, and 3.5 sacks.
In the midst of recruiting one of the best 2024 defensive line classes in the country, bringing back an experienced leader on this team is nothing short of incredible for next year’s Rebels.
Unfinished Business 💼@JeremiahPegues4 | #StayInTheSip pic.twitter.com/eZAzyxgduB
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 12, 2023
In addition to his leadership on the field, Pegues is also a leader off the field. On Wednesday, he was selected to the Southeastern Conference Football Community Service Team.
Pegues has been a nominee for both the Wuerffel Trophy and the AFCA Good Works Team this season, and he represents the football team on the Ole Miss Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Pegues was a starter from the moment he arrived in Oxford after transferring from Auburn in early 2022. This season, he is also second on the team in tackles for loss with 8 for 38 yards.
Following the announcement, defensive line coach Randall Joyner tweeted “Let’s run it back!!!! Excited to have you back my guy.”
Let’s goooooooooo! Hometown Hero!!!
Let’s run it back!!!! Excited to have you back my guy @JeremiahPegues4
Big time news to start off recruiting season!#UnfinishedBusiness pic.twitter.com/yXgrpRw8Zq
— Randall Joyner (@LetsGo_Bo5) November 30, 2023
Ole Miss has officially started its recruiting cycle on a high note. Keep in mind, this is only the beginning. Stay tuned to The Rebel Walk for more as we keep you posted on all the latest news. Hotty Toddy!
Zach Moreth
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