2025 In-State Talent Kenzy West Takes a Visit to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — There is no stopping the momentum of spring in the ‘Sip. The Rebels continue to build, not only on the field in spring camp but also for the future of the program on the recruiting trail. Ole Miss is set to host more top 2025 prospects on Tuesday. (Click HERE for more on the visitors.)
Head coach Lane Kiffin and staff are making a strong push to keep their top in-state talent in the powder blue and Rebel red. One such Mississippi player who has plenty of eyes on him this spring is Kenzy West. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound athlete out of Hartfield Academy in Flowood, Miss., is visiting practice Tuesday in Oxford.
“This is my first time talking with them, but I love the way their program is run,” West told The Rebel Walk Monday evening before his visit.
“I’m looking forward to meeting the coaches, checking out the campus and hopefully getting an offer.”
Kenzy West on his visit to Ole Miss
The three-star West has been a game changer for Hartfield, making things happen whether on offense or defense.
As a wide receiver, West is like a symphony with his smooth route-running skills that quickly turn into quite the crescendo when you see him use his power and speed to go up for the reception. Last season he finished with 1,368 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns on 52 catches.
Defensively, he is tenacious when it comes to playing at the corner. While he may have just been put at that position midway in the season, one would assume by watching him he had been playing it for years. His ability to anticipate and know where an opposing route runner will go makes it no problem for him to track and quickly prey on his target.
There will definitely be a battle to earn his talent at the next level!
We asked West what schools are coming on strong in his recruitment at the moment.
“Arkansas State, Louisiana Tech, South Alabama, and UAB,” he replied.
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There is still a long way to commitment day, but we asked West what his timeline will be.
“I will probably keep my recruitment open until the end of my football season,” he explained.
Again, there will be a battle to earn West’s talent at the next level! But if anyone can keep this type of talent in the ‘Sip, it’s the Lane Kiffin/Pete Golding duo.
We will keep you updated on this talented 2025 star.
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— @iamkenzywest (@iamkenzywest) February 6, 2024
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.
