Early Signing Day Preview: Head coach Pete Golding and Rebels set to sign 2026 commits

OXFORD, Miss. — The recruiting show is going on for the Ole Miss Rebels, despite a coaching change. The Golding Era has officially begun in Oxford. Newly appointed head coach Pete Golding and his staff have hit the ground running, working diligently to strengthen the Rebels’ 2026 recruiting class ahead of the early signing period, which takes place from Wednesday, December 3, through Friday.

This year’s signing class is set to welcome 17 committed athletes, though there may be a few surprises on the horizon as potential flips could emerge. Additionally, expect other schools — including LSU — to make last-minute pitches to Ole Miss recruits.

Here are the 2026 Ole Miss commits as of Tuesday night: 

Landon Barnes: 4-star Edge Duncanville (TX)

Damarius Yates: 4-star RB Kemper Co (MS)

Emmanuel Tucker: 4-star DL New Albany (MS)

Craig Tutt: 4-star S Oakland (TN)

Dorian Barney: 4-star CB Carrolton (GA)

IVerson McCoy: 4-star  SAF Tupelo (MS)

Kervin Johnson: 3-star WR Tioga (LA) (Flip from LSU)

Carmelow Reed: 3-star DL Rich Township (IL)

Anthony Davis Jr.: 3-star LB Grayson (GA)

JaMichael Garrett: 3-star LB Central (LA)

Nascar McCoy 3-Star CB Buford (GA)

Ja’Michael Jones: 3-star RB  Pike Road (AL)

Jayden Curtis: 3-star  DL Ocean Springs (MS)

Jett Goldsberry: 3-star ATH Heritage Hills (IL)

Victor Lincoln: 3-star CB Lancaster (TX)

Braylen Williams: 3-star CB Tupelo (MS)

Rees Wise: 3-star QB Austin Westlake (TX)

A few decommits…and some possible flips

After Lane Kiffin left for LSU, a few players decided to reopen their recruitment. Wide receivers Jameson Powell and Corey Barber reopened theirs, while tight end JC Anderson flipped to LSU.

The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels now will also set their sites  on the postseason run. We look forward to bringing you more with our new Rebel class and more during the early signing period.