Ole Miss, Pete Golding add third portal commitment in Nevada DE Jonathan Maldonado
by Evelyn Van Pelt | Jan 4, 2026 | Football |
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding has picked up another commitment, the Rebels’ third of the portal window that opened January 2, as Nevada transfer defensive lineman Jonathan Maldonado has signed with Ole Miss. This was first reported by ESPN’s Max Olson.
Maldonado earned All-Mountain West honorable mention this season after recording 38 tackles, nine tackles for loss, five sacks and the game-winning interception return for a touchdown against Sacramento State.
He finished with an elite 85.8 pass rush grade (PFF), and he brings length and bend off the edge.
Maldonado has spent the last four seasons with the Wolf Pack and has one year of college eligibility remaining.
Stay tuned with The Rebel Walk as we keep you updated on all the portal action.
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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
