2025 Tight End Hayden Bradley Discusses His Commit to Ole Miss: ‘They Took Me in Like Family’

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss football and head coach Lane Kiffin are building a strong 2025 class that is already filled with some of the nation’s top playmakers. On Saturday, tight end Hayden Bradley committed to the Rebels, marking the sixth player in Ole Miss’ class.

Bradley held 39 offers and had recently narrowed down his schools to his final five which included: Michigan, South Carolina, Penn State, Florida and Ole Miss.

We caught up with the stellar tight end to learn more about why he ultimately chose to be a Rebel.

A visit with Hayden Bradley

Rebel Walk: When was the moment you knew Ole Miss was home?

Bradley:  I knew Ole Miss was home as soon as I entered Oxford.  It reminded me of home.

Rebel Walk: What ultimately made you choose to be a Rebel?

Bradley: They took me in like family and showed me and my family tons of love.

Rebel Walk: What stood out most thru the recruitment process about the way Ole Miss recruited you?

Bradley: The feeling there was different and the love they were showing felt different than everyone else. It was real.

Rebel Walk: What would you say to other prospects that are looking at Ole Miss and why it’s the move?

Bradley: There is no better place like it! The fans, the atmosphere, it’s just different. Why not Ole Miss?

Bradley joins RB Akylin Dear, ATH Jarcoby Hopson, WR Dillon Alfred, LB Talib Graham, and LB Corey Amos in the Rebels’ 2025 class.

Author Anthony Liccione writes, “Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”

It is evident that Hayden Bradley has not only found a home, but also family that he can build with. When it was all said and done, it came down to the realness Bradley felt with Lane Kiffin, the staff and his players. It’s not just about football; it’s about family.

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