ULM Transfer RB Ahamad Hardy Enjoyed His Visit to Ole Miss: ‘I looked for good people and good talks — and that’s exactly what happened’
OXFORD, Miss. — The transfer portal has been open since Monday, and Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and the Rebels have been busy. Ole Miss has received three commitments already and is looking to add more. Louisiana-Monroe transfer running back Ahmad Hardy, who visited this week, is one such player, and he tells us he liked what he saw.
“It was great! I like the coaches and the atmosphere. It’s very NFL-like and professional and laid back, something I think I could fit in.”
Ahmad Hardy on Ole Miss
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— Sun Belt Football (@SunBeltFB) November 2, 2024
When Hardy hit the portal, it didn’t take long for the Rebels and a slew of other suitors to set their sites on the swift, 5-foot-10, 210-pound playmaker. But Ole Miss could have a bit of an edge as the former three-star recruit hails from Monticello, Mississippi.
“I mean, it means a lot to show my state and other states that the best players come from the ‘Sip and to represent my people.”
Ahmad Hardy on what it means to have interest from his home-state Rebels
Ole miss visit !! pic.twitter.com/txgMKxsdJ1
— Ahmad hardy (@Ahmadhardy29) December 12, 2024
Hardy is ranked the No. 2 running back in the entire transfer portal, according to On3, and Ole Miss hopes he wants to come back and show out for his home state. We asked Hardy what he thinks is his ‘x-factor’ skill-set.
“I have good vision and I learn fast,” he explained. “I think I’m pretty smart and that’s my advantage, knowing the game more than others.”
— Ahmad hardy (@Ahmadhardy29) August 30, 2024
During his true freshman campaign at Louisiana Monroe in 2024, Hardy rushed for 1351 yards and notched 13 touchdowns, averaging 5.7 yards per rush. He earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors after going over 100 yards eight times in 12 games. He rushed for 200 yards against Marshall and Arkansas State.
We queried Hardy on what he was most looking for when he was on his visit to Ole Miss.
“When I went on my visit, I looked for good people and good talks — and that’s exactly what happened. There are good people in north Mississippi.”
Ahmad Hardy on what he looked for on his visit
The Rebels made a strong impression on Hardy, and the team’s culture and the ability to develop him as a running back will help make Ole Miss a strong contender for him.
He will next travel to another SEC program as he heads to Lexington on December 19 to visit Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Stay tuned to The Rebel Walk and check out our Transfer Portal Tracker and our Players to Watch to find out the latest.
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.
