UPDATE: As of 3:30 pm CT, Ole Miss has signed all 17 of its commits (info below). Great job by head coach Pete Golding and staff for being there and getting these new Rebels signed, sealed and delivered!Â
OXFORD, Miss. — Early Signing Day is here for the 2026 class is here, and we’ve got you covered with all the info as the newest Ole Miss Rebels sign their paperwork and send it in. We update the list as soon as they are officially Rebels, so check back often!
Today marks the start of the three-day-long period, from Wednesday Dec. 3 through midnight on December 5, in which high school senior football players can sign their aid paperwork.
This year’s commits consist of 17 committed athletes as we head into the Early Signing Day, 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. Also, some players may choose to wait until the February 4, 2026 signing date to make their pledges official.
2026 COMMITS
Here are the 2026 Ole Miss VERBAL commits and we will update and mark each when they have signed. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE INFO ON EACH PLAYER.
| Time of Signing | Name | Signed |
| TBD | 4-star LB Anthony Davis | SIGNED |
| 3-star OL Kane Mankins | SIGNED |
| TBD | 4-star EDGE Landon Barnes | SIGNED |
| TBD | 4-star RB Damarius Yates | SIGNED |
| TBD | 4-star S Craig Tutt | SIGNED |
| 9:45 am | 4-star CB Dorian Barney | SIGNED |
| 9:15 am | 4-star OT Emmanual Faulkner | SIGNED |
| 1:45 pm | 3-star LB JaMichael Garrett | SIGNED |
| 7:30 am | 3-star WR Kervin Johnson | SIGNED |
| 1:00 pm | 3-star CB Iverson McCoy | SIGNED |
| TBD | 3-star S Jett Goldsberry | Signed w/ Purdue |
| 5:30 pm | 3-star CB Victor Lincoln | SIGNED |
| 7:00 am | 3-star DL Jayden Curtis | SIGNED |
| 9:00 am | 3-star RB Ja'Michael Jones | SIGNED |
| 8:00 am | 3-star QB Rees Wise | SIGNED |
| TBD | 3-star CB Braylen Williams | SIGNED |
| TBD | 3-star DL Carmelow Reed | SIGNED |
| 3-star S Nascar McCoy | SIGNED |
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BIOS/MORE INFO on each Ole Miss Signee
Anthony Davis Jr.: 3-star LB Grayson (GA) – SIGNED AT 6:37 a.m.
• Ranked as a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals
• Rated the No. 22 linebacker prospect in the country by ESPN
• Ranked as a top-45 recruit in the state of Georgia by ESPN and Rivals, checking in as high as No.35 by Rivals
• Tabbed as the No. 298 ranked prospect in the ESPN 300 rankings
• Tallied 50 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss and 2 sacks his senior season
• Recorded 212 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and two interceptions over his high school career
• Helped guide Grayson to a 47-8 record over four seasons.
• Led Grayson to a 14-1 record and a 7A State Championship in 2024
• Coached by Santavious Bryant
• Chose Ole Miss over Alabama, Michigan and Auburn among others
Kane Mankins: OL, Attleboro, Ma. – SIGNED ATÂ 7:25 a.m.
• Played tackle and defensive end in high school
• On defense in his varsity career, tallied 168 total tackles, 21.0 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 45 QB hurries, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery
• Had 75 tackles apiece across his junior and senior seasons, which included 11.0 TFL and 3.5 sacks as a senior in 2025 and 8.0 TFL with 6.0 sacks as a junior in 2024
• Earned league All-Star and Lineman of the Year honors in 2024
• Son of seven-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Logan Mankins
• Older brother, Case, is a defensive lineman at Rhode Island
• Coached by Bryan Pinabell
• Chose Ole Miss over Arkansas State and Akron, among others
Jayden Curtis: 3-star DL Ocean Springs (MS) – SIGNED AT 7:45 am
• Unanimous three-star prospect
• Ranked as a top-100 defensive lineman nationally and a top-25 player overall in Mississippi by both Rivals and 247
• Rivals’ No. 76 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 23 player in Mississippi
• In three varsity seasons tallied 147 total tackles, 32.0 TFL, 9.0 sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble
• Named to the 2025 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football roster
• As a senior in 2025, 20 of his 60 total tackles went for a loss
• Finished junior season in 2024 with 52 tackles (15 TFL), six sacks and one INT
• Father Dwayne Curtis played basketball at Ole Miss from 2005-08, named to 2024 SEC Legends Class
• Coached by Woody Cagnolatti
• Chose Ole Miss over Tulane, Memphis and UCF among others
Landon Barnes: 4-star Edge Duncanville (TX) – SIGNED AT 7:45 am
• Unanimous four-star prospect by all major national recruiting services
• Ranked as high as No. 100 nationally by Rivals, among the top-35 players overall in Texas by all major services
• Consensus top-30 edge defender, ranked as high as No. 14 edge by Rivals
• Member of ESPN 300, coming in at No. 266
• In varsity career, tallied 82 total tackles, 33.5 TFL, 13.0 sacks, 31 QB hurries, six passes defended, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries
• As a senior in 2025, had 21.0 TFL and 9.0 sacks alongside 23 pressures
• Helped Duncanville reach the Texas 6A D-I state semifinals as a junior in 2024
• Coached by Reginald Samples
• Chose Ole Miss over offers from Texas, Ohio State and LSU among others
Victor Lincoln: 3-star CB Duncanville (TX) – SIGNED AT 8:00 AM
• Unanimous three-star prospect by all major outlets
• Ranked as Rivals’ No. 65 cornerback in the nation
• Had 24 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 10 passes defended, one interception and one forced fumble as a senior in 2025
• As a junior, notched 30 tackles and 16 pass breakups
• Also runs track, competing individually in the 100, 200 and 400-meter dashes and taking part on 4×100, 4×200 and 4×400-meter relays
• Coached by Reginald Samples
• Chose Ole Miss over Oklahoma State, Arkansas and Kansas State among others
Kervin Johnson: 3-star WR Tioga (LA) -Flip from LSU – SIGNED AT 8:05 am
• Ranked as a consensus three-star prospect by all major national recruiting services
• Rated the No. 70 wide receiver prospect in the country by 247Sports
• Ranked as a top-25 recruit in the state of Louisiana by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, checking in as high as No. 16 by 247Sports
• Led Tioga to a 9-3 record his senior season
• Finished third in the Louisiana 4A triple jump finals in 2023
• Coached by Justin Tarver
• Chose Ole Miss over LSU, Louisiana Tech and Grambling State among others
Craig Tutt: 4-star S Oakland (TN) – SIGNED AT 8:10 AM
• Ranked as a consensus four-star prospect by all major national recruiting services
• Rated a top-10 prospect in the state of Tennessee by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports, sitting as high as No. 7 by Rivals
• Ranked a top-20 safety in the country by Rivals and ESPN, checking in as high as No. 7 by Rivals
• Recorded over 150 total tackles each varsity season at Oakland, along with seven sacks, five interceptions and 22 pass deflections
• Excelled on both sides of the ball, rushing for over 2,000 yards in his high school career
• Has 36 receptions, resulting in four touchdowns and 567 yards
• Has recorded 47 total touchdowns in high school, ranging from rushing, receiving, interceptions, and both punt and kick returns
• Helped lead Oakland to reclaim the Tennessee Class 6A State Championship in 2024 and looks to help it repeat later this season
• Coached by Kevin Creasy
• Chose Ole Miss over Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee and Indiana, among others
JaMichael Garrett: 3-star LB Central (LA) – SIGNED AT 8:07 AM
• Ranked as high as a four-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports
• A top-20 recruit in Louisiana according to all major national recruiting services, sitting as high as No. 7 according to ESPN
• No. 15 linebacker prospect in the country according to ESPN
• Listed on ESPN’s top 200 Recruit Leaderboard
• Recorded 91 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one interception for 99 yards as a junior at Gulf Shores High School
• As a sophomore, picked up 87 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, a pick six, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries
• Coached by Emile B Sid Edwards at Central and Tyler Head at Gulf Shores
• Chose Ole Miss over LSU, Clemson, Missouri, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and USC, among others
Nascar McCoy 3-Star CB Buford (GA) – SIGNED AT 8:35
• Ranked as a four-star prospect by ESPN
• Rated the No. 28 defensive back prospect in the country by ESPN
• Ranked as a top-65 recruit in the state of Georgia by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, checking in as high as No. 42 by ESPN
• Tallied 21 tackles and four tackles for loss his senior season
• Recorded 59 tackles and seven tackles for loss over his high school career
• Coached by Bryant Appling
• Chose Ole Miss over Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State among others
Rees Wise: 3-star QB Austin Westlake (TX) – SIGNED AT 8:17 AM
• Unanimous three-star prospect and top-60 quarterback by both Rivals and 247Sports
• Ranked as high as the No. 33 QB nationally by ESPN
• 6,443 yards and 58 TD passing, 1,197 yards and 35 TD rushing in varsity career
• Career-best 2,598 yards and 23 TD passing as a junior in 2024
• 2023 Texas District 26-6A Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore after throwing for 1,877 yards and 21 TD
• Coached by Tony Salazar
• Chose Ole Miss over Arizona, SMU and Houston among others
Ja’Michael Jones: 3-star RB Pike Road (AL)- SIGNED AT 9:00 AM
• Ranked as a consensus three-star prospect by all major national recruiting services
• Rated the No. 39 running back prospect in the country by 247Sports and ESPN
• Ranked as a top-35 recruit in the state of Alabama by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, checking in as high as No. 25 by 247Sports
• Tallied 136 carries for 773 yards and six touchdowns his senior season
• Ran for over 4,000 yards and 53 touchdowns over his high school career
• Coached by Granger Shook
• Chose Ole Miss over Alabama, Arkansas and Auburn among others
Dorian Barney: 4-star CB Carrolton (GA) – SIGNED AT 9:30 am
• Ranked a four-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN
• Rated a top-20 cornerback in the country by ESPN, placing at No. 18
• Rated top-50 in the country by Rivals and 247Sports
• A consensus top-50 recruit in the state of Georgia by all major national recruiting services
• MaxPreps All American
• Had eight interceptions as a freshman, the 74th most nationally that season
• Recorded 27 solo tackles as a freshman, totaling 32 for the season
• Coached by Joey King
• Chose Ole Miss over Michigan, Alabama and Georgia Tech among others
Emmanuel Faulkner: 4-star DL New Albany (MS) – SIGNED AT 10:17 AM
• Ranked as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and Rivals
• Rated the No. 27 offensive tackle prospect in the country by Rivals
• Ranked as a top-15 recruit in the state of Mississippi by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, checking in as high as No. 11 by 247Sports
• Helped Guide New Albany to a 34-12 record over four seasons
• Named to the 2025 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football roster
• Coached by Cody Stubblefield
• Chose Ole Miss over LSU, Tennessee and Mississippi State among others
Damarius Yates: 4-star RB Kemper Co (MS) – SIGNED with Ole Miss
• Ranked as a unanimous four-star prospect by all major national recruiting services
• Member of the ESPN300, checking in at No. 121
• Rated the No. 9 running back prospect in the country by Rivals
• Ranked as the No. 6 recruit in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports
• Member of Clarion Ledger’s 2025 Dandy Dozen
• Will represent the North team at the 2025 Bernard Blackwell All-Star Game
• Rushed for 2,080 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior season, including a state-record 8 rushing TDs vs. Europa
• Ran for 1,339 yards and 15 TDs, with 10.2 yards per carry across 11 contests in 2024
• Coached by Darius Wren
• Chose Ole Miss over Alabama, Ohio State and Mississippi State among others
Iverson McCoy: 4-star SAF Tupelo (MS) – SIGNED WITH OLE MISS
• Ranked as a four-star prospect by 247Sports
• Rated the No. 38 defensive back prospect in the country by 247Sports
• Ranked as a top-25 recruit in the state of Mississippi by Rivals, ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, checking in as high as No. 18 by 247Sports and Rivals
• Tallied 73 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and five interceptions his senior season
• Named to the 2025 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football roster
• Recorded 165 tackles, nine tackles for loss and eight interceptions over his high school career
• Helped guide Tupelo to a 2025 7A Football State Championship
• Coached by Ty Hardin
• Chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State, Arkansas and Auburn, among others
Braylen Williams: 3-star CB Tupelo (MS) – SIGNED WITH OLE MISS AT 1:45 PM
• Unanimous three-star prospect, ranking as a top-50 overall prospect in Mississippi by all major outlets, with a high of No. 37 by 247.
• Ranked as the No. 94 cornerback nationally by 247.
• Played primarily at quarterback at Nettleton before playing both sides of the ball at Tupelo.
• Finished Nettleton career with 4,321 yards and 47 TD passing alongside 1,757 yards and 24 scores rushing as a freshman and sophomore across 2022 and 2023.
• Made 13 tackles, had one interception, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for a TD in 10 games with defensive snaps in 2023.
• At Tupelo in 2025, still had 311 passing yards and four TD with 629 rushing yards and three scores; had eight tackles with one INT and two forced fumbles.
• Coached by Ty Hardin.
• Chose Ole Miss over Mississippi State, Arkansas and Auburn among others
Carmelow Reed: 3-star DL Rich Township (IL) – signed with Ole Miss
Carmelow Reed is a 6’7, 350-pound defensive lineman from Rich Township High School in Illinois.
Notes:
3-star athlete Jett Goldsberry flipped his commitment to Purdue.
Stay tuned for all the latest!
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Evelyn Van Pelt
Evelyn has covered sports for over two decades, beginning her journalism career as a sports writer for a newspaper in Austin, Texas. She attended Texas A&M and majored in English. Evelyn's love for Ole Miss began when her daughter Katie attended the university on a volleyball scholarship. Evelyn created the Rebel Walk in 2013 and has served as publisher and managing editor since its inception. Email Evie at: Evie@TheRebelWalk.com
