Merry Flipmas! 4-star offensive tackle Connor Howes is an Ole Miss Rebel
OXFORD, Miss. — We all know nothing happens in football without the big men up front in the trenches, and Thursday afternoon Ole Miss’ signing day momentum continues as Lane Kiffin and his staff have flipped Connor Howes, a 4-star offensive tackle, from Arkansas to Ole Miss.
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Twenty-four hours after the early signing period began yesterday, the Rebels secured Howes’ commitment. The 6-foot-6, 295-pound trench king out of Osceola, Florida had been committed to the Razorbacks since June 14. He currently stands as the No. 33 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 61 overall athlete to come out of the Sunshine state.
Howes is fresh off an official visit to Ole Miss this past week, and it was evident the Rebs made quite the impression on him and gave him a lot to think about. He also held notable offers from Mississippi State, UCF, Houston, Miami and North Carolina State.
With so many offensive lineman leaving this season after exhausting their eligibility, replacing the offensive line is a top priority for the coming season. Fortunately, the Rebels have gained a much-needed asset in Howes as the offensive line of the future will benefit from his size and power.
While it surely was not an easy decision for Howes, he likely appreciated not just the Rebels’ football development — but also the strong culture and family atmosphere that makes Oxford a home away from home. From the Sunshine State to the ‘Sip, welcome Connor!
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.
