Ole Miss Football Trending to Beat Out SEC Programs for Multiple Dynamic Targets

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels are building momentum on the recruiting trail this offseason.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:19pm

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The Ole Miss Rebels football program is making a strong push to land several top-ranked recruits in the 2027 recruiting cycle, including offensive lineman Caden Moss, cornerback Miles Brown, and safety Trae Collins. The coaching staff in Oxford has been actively recruiting these dynamic prospects and bringing them in for visits, with the Rebels emerging as a top contender for their commitments.

Why it matters

Securing commitments from elite in-state and regional prospects is crucial for Ole Miss to continue building a competitive program in the SEC. Landing these highly-ranked recruits would give the Rebels a significant boost in their recruiting rankings and help them compete with other top programs in the conference.

The details

Caden Moss, a five-star offensive lineman from Jackson, Mississippi, has the Rebels at the top of his list after returning to Oxford for an unofficial visit. Miles Brown, a four-star cornerback from Martin, Tennessee, has trimmed his list to four schools with Ole Miss among the finalists. Trae Collins, a four-star safety from Ridgeland, Mississippi, has also narrowed his focus to four programs, including the Rebels, after previously being committed to the team.

  • Moss returned to Oxford on Monday for an unofficial visit.
  • Brown recently trimmed his list to four schools, with Ole Miss making the cut.
  • Collins has visits planned to Mississippi State and Miami in April, and will set up official visits to Ole Miss and Mississippi State in June.

The players

Caden Moss

A five-star offensive lineman from Jackson, Mississippi, who is the top-ranked prospect in the state and a top-30 recruit nationally in the 2027 class.

Miles Brown

A four-star cornerback from Martin, Tennessee, who is a top-30 rated cornerback in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Trae Collins

A four-star safety from Ridgeland, Mississippi, who was previously committed to Ole Miss before decommitting when Lane Kiffin left the program.

Pete Golding

The defensive coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels, who is leading the charge in the team's recruiting efforts.

Lane Kiffin

The former head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, whose departure led to Trae Collins decommitting from the program.

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What they’re saying

“I was supposed to go to Ole Miss last month but the weather was still bad there. I also have visits planned for Mississippi State and I am going to Miami in April. I am also going to Purdue, Michigan, Arkansas and Georgia State in the spring.”

— Trae Collins, Four-star safety

“Then I went ahead and set up official visits to Mississippi State and Ole Miss in June, and i will set up some more later.”

— Trae Collins, Four-star safety

What’s next

Collins will make official visits to Mississippi State and Ole Miss in June, and plans to set up additional official visits in the coming months as he narrows down his college decision.

The takeaway

Ole Miss is making a strong push to land several elite recruits in the 2027 class, highlighting the program's momentum on the recruiting trail under Pete Golding's leadership. Securing commitments from top in-state and regional prospects like Moss, Brown, and Collins would be a major coup for the Rebels as they look to build on their recent success and compete with other top SEC programs.