Potential Flips in the ‘Sip? Ole Miss Makes Push for Two 2026 SEC Commits

OXFORD, Miss. — While there wasn’t the annual Grove Bowl football game this spring, there was Meet the Rebels Day today, as well as many other things brewing for Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss.

On Friday, the head coach and his staff landed another in-state talent in defensive back Braylen Williams out of Tupelo High School. Could there be some possible ‘flips to the ‘Sip’ in the near future?

A number of Ole Miss prospects are on campus this weekend, but keep your eyes on two that could be potential flips brewing.

Braylon Outlaw

Class of 2026 Pike Road (AL) Linebacker Braylon Outlaw may be verbally committed to Tennessee (since November, 2024), but that hasn’t stopped the 6-foot, 200-pounder from returning back to take in Oxford and Ole Miss. Outlaw is in Oxford this weekend, and you can bet his teammate, 2026 running back Ja’Michael Jones, who is committed to Ole Miss, will be at the forefront doing his best to help flip Outlaw to Oxford.

Jr. Season Highlights

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3 SACKS
2 INT
4 OFF TD
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— Braylon Outlaw (@B__Law5) December 3, 2024

During his junior campaign, Outlaw made quite the impact on both sides of the ball. He tallied 147 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 INTs, and 1 defensive touchdown. He also made his way to the end zone with four touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball.  While he remains committed to the Vols, expect the Rebels — who are looking to rebuild their secondary — to remain persistent with Outlaw.

Emanuel Tucker

While Mississippi State has won the initial commitment battle for elite, four-star New Albany lineman Emanuel Tucker, it appears Ole Miss could is ready to go all out to win the war in what could be a pivotal flip and big win in the trenches for the Rebels’ 2026 class. Tucker is also expected to be on campus for Meet the Rebels.

Tucker, who committed to State in February, is ranked the No. 19 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 9 overall player in the state of Mississippi.

He is a kid who we have watched for some time. The multi-sport athlete is extremely gifted no matter what sport he is participating in. What sets him apart and makes him such a highly coveted player is that he is a raw player with size and physicality that will definitely develop at the next level. He has experience on both sides of the ball and has the makings of an elite tackle.

So while Spring Ball may have a new look, it hasn’t slowed down the momentum for the Rebels on the recruiting trail. Stay tuned to The Rebel Walk for all the latest from Meet the Rebels and the prospects on hand this weekend in the ‘Sip.

Coach Kiffin’s message to the Ole Miss fan base: pic.twitter.com/C2Jzc8wB1M

— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) April 12, 2025