Versatile 2026 Athlete Izayah Lee Talks About His Offer from Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss has been making its mark on the recruiting trail as of late, hitting the Lone Star State with gusto. Running backs coach Kevin Smith looks to continue to add to the Rebel backfield arsenal and made several stops during his time in Texas on Ole Miss’ bye week. One offer Smith made went to rising 2026 athlete Izayah Lee out of Lancaster High School.
#AGTG After a great conversation with @KevinSmithRB I’m blessed to receive a offer from Ole miss @LancasterFBwebo @KWhitley20 @TheCoachPaul7 @coach_fears @C0ACHBROWN pic.twitter.com/WDO7rt1Osx
— Izayah lee (@zayygoind1) October 17, 2024
While Lee currently remains unranked, rest assured Coach Smith, along with DJ Mann, the Rebels’ Assistant Director of Player Personnel, have the eye for picking talent before they get to be the buzz.
Izayah Lee calls game!
19-yard TD run by @zayygoind1 to put it all away for @LancasterFBwebo in overtime, 41-35.
158 rushing yards and 3 TDs for the junior. pic.twitter.com/dBsSTLdNVC
— Jacob Richman (@JacobHRichman) September 28, 2024
Quick scouting report
It is not hard to see why the Rebels wanted to jump in the mix for Lee. He’s another versatile talent who has found success in more than one position, playing wide receiver as well as running back.
MID SEASON HIGHLIGHTS!
615 yards
14 TDs
6.09 YPC@LancasterFBwebo @TheCoachPaul7 @KWhitley20 @coach_fears @C0ACHBROWN https://t.co/1g0sVZI0f0— Izayah lee (@zayygoind1) October 6, 2024
I took a quick look at his mid-season film, and here are some things that jump out to me:
- Downhill runner with power
- Great after contact and runs though
- Strong awareness of the field
- He shows a great ability to shift
- Overall, very athletic and versatile athlete
Touchdown Lancaster❗️@zayygoind1 power his way in!
Duncanville 14, Lancaster 7
2Q 8:29 pic.twitter.com/22UhaBsSxl— Juwan Davis (@MrJDavis96) October 19, 2024
Lee’s recruitment is one Rebels will want to watch. He currently holds 10 offers to date, including from: Arizona State, Baylor, Boston College, Michigan State, Oregon, SMU, TCU, Tulsa, UCF and Utah.
We had a chance to catch up with him following his offer from the Rebels. For Lee, this Ole Miss offer already has a special place in his recruiting journey.
“It’s big to get my first SEC offer (from the Rebels). My recruitment has just started, but I like the coach and the conversations I have had with him.”
Izayah Lee on the offer from Ole Miss
The junior, of course, still has many moving pieces within his recruitment but he shared with us what he is most looking for right now in his future program.
“It’s a place that make it feel like home, beside academics,” Lee relayed.
There is no doubt plenty of SEC teams will be looking to earn his services. “I’m getting recruited heavily by a lot of different schools,” Lee shared with us.
With just two weeks left for Lee in his regular season, his focus will remain on his team and his academics. We did ask him if there will be a trip to Oxford in the future.
“Yes, I would love to make a trip out there,” Lee said. So keep an eye out for that, Rebel fans.
Lee’s Lancaster team is coming off a 45-0 win over Mesquite High School last week. His 67-yard touchdown run in the second quarter sparked Lancaster’s victory. He finished with 116 yards on 12 carries.
Lancaster (4-1, 4-4 district) will hit the road to take on Waxahachie (5-3, 3-2) this coming Friday, November 1, before finishing up district play at home against powerhouse DeSoto.
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.
