Ole Miss, Michigan Land Top 2027 QB Commits

Baylor School (Tenn.) four-star QB Keegan Croucher commits to Ole Miss, joining Michigan's top-ranked 2027 QB pledge.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Baylor School (Tenn.) four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher has committed to the Ole Miss Rebels, joining Michigan's top-ranked 2027 QB commit. Croucher, a Top-15 signal-caller in the 2027 recruiting class, chose Ole Miss over offers from Oregon and Penn State. He cited the Rebels' offense and coaching staff as key factors in his decision.

Why it matters

Croucher's commitment gives Ole Miss one of the highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting cycle, joining Michigan as the only other program with a top-ranked 2027 QB pledge so far. This is a major recruiting win for the Rebels as they look to build on their recent success under head coach Lane Kiffin.

The details

Croucher, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound prospect, is ranked as the No. 10 quarterback in the 2027 class by Rivals. He cited Ole Miss' offense and the coaching staff as key factors in his decision to commit to the Rebels over offers from Oregon and Penn State. Croucher will transfer from Cheshire Academy in Connecticut to Baylor School in Tennessee for his senior season.

  • Croucher committed to Ole Miss in the fall of 2025.
  • He will enroll at Ole Miss in the summer of 2027.

The players

Keegan Croucher

A four-star quarterback from Baylor School in Tennessee, Croucher is ranked as the No. 10 QB in the 2027 recruiting class.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, Kiffin has led the program to new heights in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“Ole Miss jumped out to me right away. The offense they have and built was the first intriguing thing about them. My first visit down there went as expected and was amazing.”

— Keegan Croucher, Quarterback Commit (Rivals)

“Getting to know the coaches and the staff down there was awesome. Everyone down there is awesome. They have amazing hospitality and are very respectful.”

— Keegan Croucher, Quarterback Commit (Rivals)

What’s next

Croucher will continue his high school career at Baylor School in Tennessee before enrolling at Ole Miss in the summer of 2027.

The takeaway

Ole Miss has landed a major commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class, joining Michigan as the only other program with a top-ranked 2027 QB pledge so far. This is a significant recruiting win for the Rebels as they look to build on their recent success under head coach Lane Kiffin.