Rebel Walk Recruiting | Checking in with Ole Miss 2025 Tight End Commit Hayden Bradley
OXFORD, Miss. — Last Friday night, Ole Miss tight end commit Hayden Bradley’s Buford Wolves — the No. 1 ranked team in Class 6A — capitalized on a two-point conversion to defeat Benedictine Military School, 29-28, in a thrilling double-digit comeback. In Buford’s season opener the week before, The Rebel Walk made the trip to Georgia to watch as the Wolves faced the No. 6 Milton Eagles.
Each team battled a two-hour rain delay before Milton ultimately prevailed, 13-10, over Bradley’s Buford team.
But even though it may not have gone the way he wanted, Bradley — who committed to Lane Kiffin and the Rebels back in April — has a promising senior chapter to write and we had a chance to catch up with him to talk about his growth, a return trip to Oxford and, of course, why the ‘Sip is the move!
1000% COMMITTED‼️🦈 @Lane_Kiffin @CoachJoeCox @_kbolden @OleMissFB @Coach_Davis22 @CoachDash @CoachCondon16 pic.twitter.com/4vXS9i7WTY
— Hayden Bradley (@Hayden_bradleyy) April 27, 2024
A Visit with 2025 TE Hayden Bradley
RW: You’re now into your final high school season. What do you feel was is strongest skill you put out there in the game vs. Milton, and what is something you feel you need to continue to develop?
Bradley: Blocking was a high skill-set for me vs. Milton. We were moving them off the line of scrimmage well. We just needed to capitalize off that. We have to continue to develop capitalizing off plays and continue getting down to the field and not getting behind the chains.
RW: When can the Rebels expect you back in Oxford for a visit?
Bradley: My OV (official visit) is the Kentucky game — and then any other games I can get to that my schedule allows.
RW:What is your biggest personal goal to help you and your team this season?
Bradley: My biggest goal on the year is to continue to grow closer and closer to the team and continue as a team leader.
RW: Coach Kiffin is putting together another elite recruiting class. What does it mean to join Ole Miss, and for those thinking about Ole Miss from a commit perspective, what would you share with them as a reason to come commit to the ‘Sip?
Bradley: Coach Kiffin is a top coach in college football right now, and I think a lot of recruits are starting to see that. Something different is being built in the ‘SIP. I believe as an offensive recruit, Ole Miss is easily the school to choose. Coach Kiffin and his offensive staff have the knowledge and experience to have a top offense in college football this year. ’25 recruits: the ‘SIP is the only move!
No place better than home‼️🦈 @Lane_Kiffin @CoachJoeCox @_kbolden pic.twitter.com/za50a080we
— Hayden Bradley (@Hayden_bradleyy) June 16, 2024
Next Up
Bradley and his Buford teammates play Roswell this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. as they continue their quest back to a state title.
We look forward to catching up more with Bradley as he moves deeper into his senior campaign. 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.
