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Ex-Ole Miss WR Cayden Lee Turning Heads at SEC Rival Missouri
The Georgia native has reunited with former Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons after transferring to the Tigers.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:39pm
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After departing Ole Miss in the offseason, wide receiver Cayden Lee has already made an impression at his new school, SEC rival Missouri. Lee, who totaled over 1,500 receiving yards for the Rebels the past two seasons, has reunited with former Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons, who also transferred to Missouri. The duo is expected to form a potent offensive duo for the Tigers this fall.
Why it matters
Lee's transfer is a significant loss for Ole Miss, as he was a key contributor to their passing attack. However, his arrival at Missouri bolsters the Tigers' receiving corps and gives them an experienced playmaker to pair with Simmons. This move could shake up the SEC landscape, as Missouri looks to make a push up the standings.
The details
Cayden Lee, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound wide receiver, entered the transfer portal after the 2025 season, where he totaled 57 receptions for 874 yards and 2 touchdowns for Ole Miss. He has now joined forces with former Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons, who is also transferring to Missouri. The two are expected to provide a potent passing attack for the Tigers this fall.
- Lee entered the transfer portal at the end of the 2025 season.
- Lee signed with Missouri in January 2026.
- Simmons also transferred to Missouri earlier this offseason after serving as the Rebels' starting QB in 2025.
The players
Cayden Lee
A wide receiver who transferred from Ole Miss to Missouri after totaling over 1,500 receiving yards for the Rebels the past two seasons.
Austin Simmons
A quarterback who transferred from Ole Miss to Missouri, where he will reunite with former teammate Cayden Lee.
Pete Golding
The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, who has had to retool his wide receiver room this offseason after multiple key contributors departed.
Eli Drinkwitz
The head coach of the Missouri Tigers, who has added Cayden Lee and Austin Simmons to his roster this offseason.
What they’re saying
“Ole Miss transfer WR Cayden Lee looks like 'the real deal' since arriving at Missouri”
— Pete Nakos, Reporter
What’s next
Lee and Simmons will look to make an immediate impact for Missouri this fall as the Tigers aim to climb the SEC standings.
The takeaway
Cayden Lee's transfer from Ole Miss to SEC rival Missouri is a significant move that could shake up the conference landscape. The talented wide receiver has reunited with former Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons, and the duo is expected to form a potent offensive duo for the Tigers this season.
