Lane Kiffin, Rebels begin spring portal season with a bang; Clemson transfer CB Tavoy Feagin commits to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. — The Spring Portal window is now officially open for business, and with Lane Kiffin at the helm, you can expect nothing less than for the Rebels to hit the ground running! This morning, Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding tweeted out his signature Landshark, indicating a commit would soon be coming. Not long after, former Clemson cornerback Tavon Feagin announced he would be transferring to play in Oxford.
The secondary is a key area the Rebels have needed to address through the portal, and they certainly wasted no time. When Feagin entered the portal, I had a feeling he would end up in Oxford, and here we are.
Feagin saw just 11 snaps during his first year under Dabo Swinney and ultimately redshirted. The 6-foot, 185-pound corner brings four years of eligibility to Ole Miss.
A highly sought-after four-star prospect from Carrollwood Day (FL), Feagin was ranked as the No. 30 overall corner in his class during the 2024 recruiting cycle. In his senior season, he tallied 8 interceptions, the fourth most in the state and was chosen to play in the Under Armour All-America Game.
— Tavoy “Seatbelt” Feagin (@feagin_tavoy) April 13, 2025
Feagin has the chance to inject much-needed energy into the secondary for the Rebels following the departure of so many players to the NFL Draft.
Ole Miss is off to an incredible start with Feagin on board. His nickname, “Seatbelt,” speaks to his ability to lock down opponents. We asked him how he got that moniker.
“Started that celebration my freshman year of high school because everyone that comes to my side, they are strapped up lol.”
Tavoy Feagin on how he got is “Seatbelt” nickname
Offensive players better buckle up because Feagin’s ball-hawking skills and knack for creating chaos are unmatched.
After committing to Ole Miss, Feagin shared his excitement about joining the team. “I like how the coach works, and it’s always been my dream to play in the SEC so why not do that in Oxford?” he said.
The Rebels have kicked off the the spring portal window with a bang, swiftly addressing a key roster area of need and bringing in a top transfer talent. And we’re not even halfway through the first day yet!
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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.
