Ole Miss Football Targets Rave About Visits With Rebels

Atlanta edge rusher Elijah Cox locks in official visit to Oxford after recent trip

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:29pm

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Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake three-star edge rusher Elijah Cox made his way back to Oxford this week for an unofficial visit with the Ole Miss Rebels coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Pete Golding. Cox, who is ranked as the No. 38 EDGE in the 2027 recruiting class, has now locked in an official visit to Ole Miss for June 19-21 as the Rebels look to earn his commitment.

Why it matters

The Ole Miss Rebels are in a battle to land several top recruits in the 2027 class, including Cox, who holds offers from several major programs. Securing commitments from elite prospects like Cox would be a major boost for the Rebels as they look to build on their recent success under head coach Lane Kiffin.

The details

Cox, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound edge rusher, has earned offers from schools like Florida State, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, and Missouri in addition to Ole Miss. After his recent visit to Oxford, Cox revealed that he will be taking an official visit to Ole Miss on June 19-21, signaling that the Rebels have emerged as a top contender in his recruitment.

  • Cox made an unofficial visit to Ole Miss this week.
  • Cox announced he will take an official visit to Ole Miss on June 19-21.

The players

Elijah Cox

A three-star edge rusher from Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake who is ranked as the No. 38 EDGE in the 2027 recruiting class.

Pete Golding

The defensive coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels.

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What they’re saying

“I think Ole Miss ultimately lands him just because of the relationships that he's built with this staff. I think Garrison has done a phenomenal job with him. [Jake] Schoonover has been very involved, too. That's where Ole Miss has an edge; those relationships have been consistent.”

— Zach, Rivals Analyst

“I'm getting stuff from sources that say Ole Miss is in a really good spot here. He's committed to Texas, but this is coming from him. This isn't message board chatter. He's talking about how much he likes Frank Wilson, how much he likes L'Damian Washington, how much he likes Pete Golding. That one's going to be an absolute dogfight. It's shaping up as a three-team race, and Ole Miss is very much in it.”

— Berry, Analyst

What’s next

Cox will be in Oxford (Miss.) during the weekend of June 19-21 for his official visit as Golding and the Ole Miss staff battle for his commitment.

The takeaway

The Ole Miss Rebels are making a strong push to land elite 2027 recruit Elijah Cox, with the program's relationships with the Georgia edge rusher emerging as a key advantage. Securing a commitment from Cox would be a major recruiting win for Lane Kiffin and the Rebels as they look to build on their recent success.