Juice Fest | Breaking down big names in Oxford for Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss’ huge recruiting weekend
OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin and his staff are hosting an abundance of talented high school players this weekend at their annual recruiting weekend known as “Juice Fest.”
Let’s get into some of the Rebels’ most important targets who are expected to be in town, starting in the 2025 class.
Note: Keep in mind these lists can be fluid as players’ schedules sometimes change.
Caleb Cunningham – Alabama commit arrives in Oxford
Cunningham has made to Oxford for Juice Fest! He is a five-star wide receiver out of Ackerman, Mississippi, less than two hours from the Ole Miss campus.
Despite his commitment to Alabama, Cunningham is still being pursued heavily by Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss receivers coach George McDonald to try and get the talented athlete to stay in his home state for college. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound stud can do it all in the passing game and will be an immediate threat wherever he lands on signing day.
Interestingly Cunningham tweeted that he will not be at Hugh Freeze and Auburn’s “Big Cat” Cookout this weekend.
I will not be at Big Cat this weekend!
— Caleb Cunningham ✝️ (@calebcunning13) July 24, 2024
WR Dillon Alfred – uncommitted
The former Ole Miss commit will be back in Oxford for Juice Fest after de-committing from the Rebels earlier in the summer. Before he arrives on Saturday, Alfred will also visit Clemson on Thursday, one school that appears to be a very serious contender in his recruitment. While Alfred attends Saraland High School in Alabama, he grew up in Mississippi and has several connections related to his home state.
I will be in sip this weekend!!!🦈🦈@OleMissFB @_kbolden @CoachGMcDonald @LawrencHopkins @ESPN3ALLDAY pic.twitter.com/cVmT3hGivp
— Dillon M Alfred ✟ (@Dalfred006) July 24, 2024
RB Shekai Mills-Knight – uncommitted
After losing the commitment of Akylin Dear to Alabama, there is no question that Ole Miss has found a player who has an equal amount of potential, if not more. Mills-Knight is a four-star out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he attends Baylor School, the same high school from which Ole Miss offensive lineman Brycen Sanders graduated. Mills-Knight brings versatility and an impressive 6-foot-2, 210-pound frame that will help him adjust quickly to Division One football. This would be an incredible pickup for the Rebs.
Committing soon‼️ where’s home ?? 🏡 pic.twitter.com/sGcdGDe21c
— Shekai Mills-Knight ⭐️ (@sk_begreat) June 29, 2024
Ole Miss will also host 2025 commits Hayden Bradley, Jarcoby Hopson, Cortez Thomas, and Talib Graham.
In the 2026 class, there will also be some highly touted players in attendance for Coach Kiffin, starting with Ryder Lyons, who is arguably the best quarterback in the country.
2026 5-star QB Ryder Lyons – uncommitted
Ryder Lyons has made it to Oxford! The 6-foot-3 quarterback traveled from Folsom, California, to Oxford this weekend for his visit at Juice Fest. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the primary recruiter for Lyons, according to On3. The gunslinger can do it all and would fit like a glove in Kiffin’s quarterback-favored offense. Though it’s early, USC and Oregon will likely be the two teams that Ole Miss will need to compete against for his commitment.
Full soph szn highlights and stats ⬇️⬇️
3600 passing yards
950 rushing yards
61 total touchdowns
D1 state champions @Passing_Academy @CoachDanny10 @BrandonHuffman https://t.co/jLZBOu29Nz pic.twitter.com/xTe8eDLQ4K— Ryder Lyons (@ryderly0ns) December 18, 2023
DL Danny Beale – uncommitted
This is another big man on the defensive front who defensive line coach Randall Joyner will be extremely involved with over the next year and a half. Beale possesses a 6-foot-3, 300-pound frame and still has two more high school seasons before his body will enter college. Beale is from Wynne, Arkansas, which is only about two hours away from the Ole Miss campus. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the improvements from Beale, who has a chance to end up as a five-star player within the next year.
Had a great day at Ole Miss today ‼️ @Lane_Kiffin @LetsGo_Bo5 @CoachSchoonie @coachvpaschal pic.twitter.com/ElWS2m0yer
— Danny Beale III🥋 (@DannyBeale57) July 27, 2024
TE Mack Sutter – uncommitted
Mack is a tight end from Dunlap, Illinois, who is going to be a monster on any college campus in two years. Sutter is 6-foot-6 and already weighs 215 pounds, with room to grow. As it currently stands, Iowa, Penn State, and Michigan will be the primary teams to beat for Sutter, especially considering he’s from the Midwest. Regardless, it is an awesome sign that he’ll be at Juice Fest!
Grateful to receive an offer from The University of Mississippi! #HottyToddy @DunlapFootball @CoachSchoonie @AllenTrieu @adamgorney @EDGYTIM @OJW_Scouting @SWiltfong247 pic.twitter.com/wrIqkUCnth
— Mack Sutter (@M4ckSutter) February 4, 2024
Amari Latimer – uncommitted
The Rebels always seem to target some of the best running backs in America, and it appears that they will continue to do so with Amari Latimer. Similar to a collegiate back, Latimer already weighs 210 pounds and is six feet tall as a junior in high school. He attends Sandy Creek in Tyrone, Georgia, where he also plays linebacker. His physical dominance paired with his agility makes Latimer an elite 2026 running back, putting teams like Ole Miss, Georgia, and Auburn at the forefront of his recruitment.
2026 RB @amarilatimer_ Catching Passes From 25 YDS Out‼️
One Of, If Not One Of The Most Versatile Backs In The 🍑@baconnetworkllc@najehwilk @AllYellowJacket @jacksoncaudell @CoachSmiley983 @creeksrecruits @InsideHashes pic.twitter.com/52UXIOC1xA
— Dream Chaser (@ArvonBacon) June 6, 2024
There will be several other Ole Miss targets attending Juice Fest, such as 2026 players Zyan Gibson, Vance Spafford, Preston Ashley, Ja’Michael Jones, Michael Clayton, Luke Fahey, and DJ Williams. In addition, the Rebs will also host a variety of 2027 players.
Check out the complete list of expected attendees at Juice Fest from our Recruiting Coordinator, Lee Ann Herring, and stay tuned with The Rebel Walk for all your coverage. Hotty Toddy!
