4-Star EDGE Keysan Taylor Commits to Ole Miss Football

Golding Lands Another Top Recruit for 2027 Class

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:20am

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, geometric shapes in bold colors representing the dynamic action of a football game or training session.The Rebels' latest recruiting win adds another elite defensive prospect to their promising 2027 class.Rockford Today

Ole Miss football secured a major recruiting win as four-star EDGE Keysan Taylor announced his commitment to the Rebels on April 18. Taylor, a standout from Rockford, Illinois, chose Ole Miss over offers from Vanderbilt and Kentucky.

Why it matters

Taylor's commitment is the latest in a string of high-profile recruiting victories for head coach Pete Golding and the Ole Miss coaching staff. The Rebels have assembled an impressive 2027 class, landing several top defensive prospects to bolster their front seven.

The details

A four-star recruit ranked as the No. 28 EDGE rusher in the 2027 class, Taylor is known for his combination of speed and power. As a junior, he recorded 57 tackles, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and six pass breakups. Taylor joins fellow four-star defensive linemen Ben'Jarvius Shumaker and Jamarkus Pittman in Ole Miss's 2027 recruiting haul.

  • Keysan Taylor announced his commitment on April 18, 2026.
  • Four-star RB Myson Johnson-Cook is scheduled to announce his commitment on April 25, 2026.
  • The nation's No. 2 running back, David Gabriel-Georges, is also expected to make a decision soon.

The players

Keysan Taylor

A four-star EDGE prospect from Rockford, Illinois, ranked as the No. 28 EDGE rusher in the 2027 class.

Pete Golding

The head coach of the Ole Miss football team, who has led the Rebels' successful 2027 recruiting efforts.

Ben'Jarvius Shumaker

A four-star defensive lineman and the No. 5 player at his position in the 2027 class, who has also committed to Ole Miss.

Jamarkus Pittman

Another highly-touted four-star defensive line recruit who has committed to Ole Miss for 2027.

Keegan Croucher

A four-star quarterback who has also committed to Ole Miss for the 2027 class.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Several elite prospects have Ole Miss among their finalist schools, and have put them on clock to announce their commitment. 4-star RB Myson Johnson-Cook's announcement is scheduled for April 25, and the nation's No. 2 running back, David Gabriel-Georges, is also on the block.

The takeaway

Ole Miss has assembled an impressive 2027 recruiting class, landing several top defensive prospects like Keysan Taylor, Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, and Jamarkus Pittman to bolster their front seven. The Rebels' success on the recruiting trail has positioned them as a rising power in the SEC.