2025 Dante Core Flips to the ‘Sip from Auburn, Offers his Thoughts on Ole Miss: ‘It really feels like home’
OXFORD, Miss. — We knew the Rebels’ 28-10 win over the Georgia Bulldogs would create some shock waves — not just in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot — but also on the recruiting trail. On Monday, class of 2025, two-way player Dante Core flipped his commitment from Auburn to Lane Kiffin’s Rebs.
What it do Rebel nation !? 🦈 @Lane_Kiffin @CoachGolding @CoachB_BROWN @OM_Recruiting38 pic.twitter.com/2ollfp2Uh4
— Dante core (@Dante_Core3) November 11, 2024
As former Ole Miss first baseman Tim Elko and current quarterback Jaxson Dart have said: “Don’t let the Rebs get hot!” because you know what can happen!
Just a day-and-a-half after the win over the Bulldogs, the Rebels gained a commitment from Pine Forest’s (Pensacola, FL) Zion Legree and now secured the flip from Core.
The 3-star athlete out of Choctawhatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach was excited about the win and his time in Oxford Saturday, watching the Rebels play.
We asked him his thoughts on the game.
“I thought the game was amazing, from start to finish.”
Dante Core on the win over Georgia
Core ranks as the No. 56 cornerback and the No. 84 overall player to come out of Florida. Although we still have some time to go before early signing period, momentum is sure trending Ole Miss’ way.
The 5-foot-11.5, 165-pound Core chose to flip to Ole Miss over Auburn, with notable offers from: Boston College, Charlotte, Arkansas State, LSU, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi State, South Florida, Iowa State, Minnesota, Tulane, and others.
We asked Cole to explain why he picked the Rebels.
“What made me choose Ole Miss was the coaches and the players. I love the way these coaches coach, and I love the connection that all the players have. It really feels like home.“
Dante Core on choosing Ole Miss
Core knows how to separate himself from the pack, excelling not just in the realm of football but also in track and field. As a junior, he was a two-way player at Fort Walton Beach, which went 5-5 in Florida’s 3S classification. He totaled 22 tackles, 4 pass breakups and 2 interceptions on defense, while also catching 10 passes for 232 yards and 2 touchdowns on offense.
Mid season tape 🙌🏾 @BigGreenIndian – https://t.co/DcckpRykJp @Andrew_Ivins @AndrewSFlorio @Andy_Villamarzo @ChadSimmons_ @samspiegs @CClemente247 @SWiltfong_
— Dante core (@Dante_Core3) September 27, 2024
It looks as if the Rebels have earned another big win with Core’s flip. With his talent and skillset, he will play a role in continuing the Rebels’ defensive dominance.
I’m coming for it all ! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/24dIoIbxDj
— Dante core (@Dante_Core3) October 11, 2024
Hotty Toddy, and welcome to the ‘Sip, Dante!
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.
