Boom! Ole Miss gets commit from No. 1-ranked interior offensive lineman in portal; Arkansas transfer Patrick Kutas is a Rebel
OXFORD, Miss. — Former Arkansas interior offensive lineman Patrick Kutas has committed to Ole Miss, and this is a big one for the Rebels. The 6-foot-5, 313-pounder is a Memphis native who attended Christian Brothers High School. He will have two season of eligibility remaining.
Kutas is ranked as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the portal.
New chapter#committedtothesip pic.twitter.com/JmEqqaehaY
— Patrick Kutas (@pwk54) December 13, 2024
In his three years at Arkansas, Kutas appeared in 26 games. As a freshman, he started all 13 games in 2022; however, most of those came on special teams. In 2023, Kutas started nine games as a sophomore for the Hogs but then suffered a season-ending injury. In 2024, he suffered a back injury and was redshirted by Arkansas after starting four games prior to the injury.
Arkansas starting offensive guard Patrick Kutas is set to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.
The former four-star recruit has been a starter the last two years. Ranked as one of the top 10 interior o-line recruits in the 2022 recruiting class.… pic.twitter.com/5sKuBaFmRx
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 5, 2024
Coming out of high school, Kutas was ranked the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 10 player at any position in the state of Tennessee.
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How Kutas fits in
It’s no secret Ole Miss struggled to run the ball at times this past season. Kutas’ size and experience will be a much-needed addition to the Rebels’ line. He is also versatile, which is something Ole Miss and offensive line coach John Garrison appreciate. While Kutas started at right tackle for Arkansas during the 2023 season, he moved to left guard his junior year. Therefore, it’s likely we could see the Rebels’ use him at either one of the offensive tackle spots or on the interior.
Although Ole Miss returns tackles Jayden Williams and Diego Pounds, the interior of the line is losing a great deal, so Kutas will be a welcomed addition.
There had been strong talk that Kutas was going to take a visit to Alabama this weekend, so it’s great news he has committed to Ole Miss.
David Walker
David Walker was named Louisiana’s High School Player of the Year at just 16 years old and, at 17, became college football’s first quarterback to earn Freshman of the Year honors. He remains the NCAA’s youngest-ever starting quarterback, a distinction that has stood for decades.
Transitioning from a wide-open high school offense to Emory Bellard’s renowned wishbone triple option, Walker excelled as a dual-threat quarterback. He graduated as Texas A&M’s all-time winningest quarterback and served as a two-time team captain, helping to transform a program that had endured 15 losing seasons in the previous 16 years.
After his playing career, Walker coached and taught algebra at six Texas high schools before moving into private business. In 2011, he published his memoir, “I’ll Tell You When You’re Good,” a title inspired by the coaching philosophy of Shannon Suarez, the Sulphur High and Louisiana High School Hall of Fame coach who was a significant influence on Walker’s life and career.
Walker’s compelling storytelling in his autobiography reflects the breadth of his experiences in high school and college football, and it is an undeniable fact that he saw more action than any athlete in the history of the NCAA. Since 2013, he has contributed to The Rebel Walk, sharing his insights and expertise with readers.
