Defensive Tackle Patrick Tackie on his visit to Oxford: ‘The culture of football at Ole Miss stood out to me the most’
OXFORD, Miss. — As the Grateful Dead lyrics say, “Once in a while, you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” This is certainly true for Hinds Community College standout Patrick Tackie who traveled all the way from Harlem, New York to Raymond, Mississippi, unleashing his potential in the process.
Tackie’s dream of playing at the next level was evident when the former two-way lineman out of A. Phillip Randolph Campus High School in the heart of Harlem decided to pack his bags and head down south in hopes of creating an opportunity for himself to play the game he loves. And, boy, has he done that.
Freshman Defensive Tackle @HindsCC_FB I flew in from New York in to Mississippi with a strong desire,passion,love and ambition to play high level fast paced football and I thank my coaches for this opportunity. @TheBGH2023 @oc7888 https://t.co/l9Z6RJ4OO7
— Patrick Tackie (@PatrickTackie56) November 21, 2023
The 6-foot-6, 285-pound sophomore has found his footing in the trenches at Hinds, emerging as one of their top defensive tackles. He has caught the eyes of plenty of schools, including Ole Miss. And if anyone can spot a diamond in the rough its the Rebels.
In looking at Tackie, there are some areas that stand out about his skillset. He is a gap-filler with a big, strong frame. Keep in mind, Tackie hasn’t even reached his full-frame size yet, but he already possesses elite size. He has good lateral movement and the ability to bull rush with athleticism. He has a good first step and a high motor.
This past weekend, Tackie was among the Rebel prospects who took in the Rebels’ big win over Georgia Southern. We caught up with the rising young lineman to get his thoughts on the visit and more.
Had a great time in Oxford this weekend #HOTTYTODDY 🔴🔵 @OleMissFB pic.twitter.com/ToJmOtAtQV
— Patrick Tackie (@PatrickTackie56) September 22, 2024
A visit with Patrick Tackie
On what stood out the most about the Rebels’ win over GSU:
“The offense, Lane kiffin is a genius, (Jaxson) Dart is a maestro. The defensive line was great. Ole Miss’ facilities were top tier. It inspired me and re-lit a flame that was diminishing from JUCO. It was an all-around great visit.”
On what he enjoyed most about the visit to Oxford:
“The atmosphere, beautiful scenery. The love of football is felt all around.”
On what has stood out the most about the recruitment and the program:
“The culture of football at Ole Miss stood out to me the most. The fans, the staff, the players all come together for 60 mins. to produce the best showcase every Saturday night.”
On what he could bring to the Rebels:
“I would bring great leadership, heart, passion, respect, and being a man of God.”
You never know where the next trench King may come from, but it could be Harlem!
Stay tuned to The Rebel Walk as we look forward to sharing more about unique and talented prospects like Patrick Tackie.
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.
