Visitors List | Ole Miss set to host talented transfers this weekend
OXFORD, Miss. — The college football season may have officially come to close with Monday night’s title game, but there is still much going on behind the scenes — especially in Oxford as Lane Kiffin continues to bring some of the top players to Ole Miss. We have confirmed three transfer portal players will be in town this weekend: Dae’quan Wright, Kendrick Blackshire and Yam Banks.
(Click here to see our Transfer Portal Tracker with updates and links to information about players.)
The Rebels finished the season ranked No. 9 in the nation after the Peach Bowl win over Penn State and are considered a top-5 team by many outlets for 2024.
Ole Miss currently has the No. 1-ranked transfer portal class in the country, according to 247Sports. The Rebels look to continue to solidify each of their position rooms, and they can help do that with the visitors who are set to be in Oxford this weekend.
As always, this list is fluid and can have additions or subtractions at any point. We’ll keep you posted if changes are made.
Transfer Visitors expected in Oxford this weekend
Yam Banks, Safety, South Alabama
4-star | 6-1, 208 pounds | Ridgeland HS (MS)
Notables: First-Team All-Sun Belt
WOW! What a snag by South Alabama’s Yam Banks! (@Kvng_Yam) And great photographer by @WKRG‘s Lee Atherton! Right spot at the right time for the one-handed interception! @SouthAlabamaFB pic.twitter.com/1Q9BWxJlBm
— Simone Eli (@SimoneEli_TV) December 22, 2022
As a junior, Banks had 6 interceptions, 50 tackles, 6 TFL and 11 pass break ups, which put tied him for 1st in the Sun Belt.
Dae’quan Wright, Tight End, Virginia Tech
6-4, 240 pounds | Perry HS (GA)
Notables: The former 4-star out of Perry High School in Georgia has been a constant force for the Hokies over his last two seasons. He played more of hybrid-style role in the Virginia Tech offense. While in Blacksburg, Wright had 44 receptions for 510 yards, averaging 11.6 yards per reception.
As a freshman in 2022, he was already turning heads.
Dae’Quan Wright is a True Freshman TE with WR speed and athleticism. Bright future ahead for #13 pic.twitter.com/gbLvUjK5xE
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) October 8, 2022
Kendrick Blackshire, Linebacker, Alabama
6-2, 233 pounds | Duncanville High School (Duncanville, TX)
Notables: Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding actually recruited the former four-star and top-200 Blackshire back when he was a member of Nick Saban’s staff.
Dae’Quan Wright is a True Freshman TE with WR speed and athleticism. Bright future ahead for #13 pic.twitter.com/gbLvUjK5xE
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) October 8, 2022
In the 2021 cycle, Blackshire was rated as the No. 24 linebacker and the No. 32 recruit in the state of Texas. Blackshire is currently rated as the No. 34 linebacker in the portal, per On3’s rankings. In three seasons with the Tide, he registered 25 total tackles, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
Stay tuned for updates on the list of visitors as they happen. 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.
