South Alabama Transfer Running Back Fluff Bothwell Set to Visit Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — It has been a jam-packed weekend as head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have been hosting a plethora of playmakers before the portal dead period arrives. (Check out our Transfer Portal Tracker for who all has committed.) Expected to arrive today in Oxford is true freshman transfer running back Fluff Bothwell from South Alabama.
As a freshman last season, the 5-foot-11, 219-pound Bothwell rushed 111 times for 832 yards, surpassing the 100-yard mark four separate times. He scored 13 touchdowns and averaged 7.5 yards per carry. He also notched 13 receptions for 92 yards en route to third-team All-Sun Belt honors.
According to Pro Football Focus, Bothwell was ranked the No. 4 overall player at running back. He’s also the No. 3-ranked running back in the portal (On3).
South Alabama’s Fluff Bothwell is just a true freshman and already one of the best running backs in the G5. Just wicked pad level + contact balance pic.twitter.com/vNuFobWBCB
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) September 20, 2024
Bothwell is a slippery back with big-play ability who could be an instant impact player next season. He running style reminds me of Jahmyr Gibbs.
Fluff Bothwell is next up pic.twitter.com/UK2W0We7LM
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) September 20, 2024
Bothwell and his family are set to arrive Sunday for their visit with the Rebs and we will keep you updated. He’s coming to Oxford directly following his visit to Mississippi State, where the Bulldogs are heavily pursuing him.
Bothwell could be a big addition to the future Rebel arsenal, and he will have three years of eligibility remaining.
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