2025 IMG Academy Cornerback Major Preston Chooses Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss earned another prized defensive commitment Saturday as talented 2025 cornerback Major Preston pledged to Ole Miss, taking to YouTube live Saturday evening to announce where he would call home.
The four-star IMG Academy (Fla.) corner had narrowed his decision down to four — Ole Miss, Colorado, Florida and Virginia Tech — before choosing the Rebels.
Preston, a Virginia native, saw a burst in his recruitment after making the transfer to IMG. He stands as the No. 56 corner in the 2025 class and the No.86 overall athlete to come out of Florida.
#seatbelt pic.twitter.com/jaIiz88QK6
— Major Preston Jr (@MajorPreston7) November 22, 2023
The 6-foot-0, 187-pound Preston took an official to Ole Miss back in June and it paid off. So just what are the Rebs getting in this dynamic player? Well, to start with, another extremely athletic and versatile playmaker.
#HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/n3OFxBMaE3
— Major Preston Jr (@MajorPreston7) March 31, 2024
During his 2022 campaign at Hopewell in Virginia, Preston was a two-way player, taking charge on the defensive side of the ball as well as on the offensive side. He also tallied 29 catches for 449 yards and one touchdown. He closed out his sophomore season making the Richmond Times-Dispatch All-Metro Honorable Mention team for his defensive efforts.
On300 Michigan WR target Quanell X Farrakhan (@QuanellJr) vs. new DB offer Major Preston (@MajorPreston7) #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/87JxMrn0T8
— “EJ Holland” (@EJHollandOn3) January 27, 2024
In 2023 at IMG, Preston was utilized as a cornerback and safety. He totaled six tackles against Lipscomb Academy, five tackles against Ben Davis, five against Glenville and two tackles versus St. Joseph’s Prep.
It should also come as no surprise that Preston is an extremely talented track and basketball athlete.
The most versatile DB pic.twitter.com/1eIIurWGcz
— Major Preston Jr (@MajorPreston7) November 6, 2023
We look forward to sharing more about Major and his journey to Oxford. 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.
