Former Ole Miss RB Quinshon Judkins commits to Ohio State
OXFORD, Miss. — Former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins announced his transfer to Ohio State on Monday. The Pike Road, Alabama native entered the portal last Friday.
Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” pic.twitter.com/J89kRzsmBQ
— Quinshon Judkins (@qaj4_) January 9, 2024
Judkins will have two years of eligibility remaining; although, he likely will be a candidate to enter the 2025 NFL draft.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin appeared to congratulate his former player via X, formerly known as Twitter.
— Lane Kiffin (@Lane_Kiffin) January 9, 2024
Judkins led the SEC in rushing as a true freshman in 2022, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors after running for 1,565 yards and 16 touchdowns on 274 carries. He rushed for 1,158 yards and 15 touchdowns on 271 carries as a sophomore, becoming the first SEC player since Georgia legend Herschel Walker to score 15 touchdowns in both of his first two collegiate seasons.
At Ohio State, Judkins will join former Ole Miss cornerback Davison Igbinosun and former Rebel defensive tackle Tywone Malone who transferred last offseason to play for the Buckeyes.
As for the Rebels, Ole Miss received a big of very good news Monday as senior running back Ulysses Bentley IV announced his return for his final season in Oxford. Bentley owns a 5.7 yard per carry average, and he will be joined by former four-star freshman Kedrick Reescano who will enter his sophomore season in 2024.
Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn’s love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception.
