Top Texas Cornerback Schedules Ole Miss Visit Amid Recruiting Push

Montre Jackson, a four-star 2027 recruit, will take an official visit to Oxford as the Rebels battle in-state programs for his commitment.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Garland, Texas cornerback Montre Jackson, one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting class, has scheduled an official visit to Ole Miss as the Rebels continue their aggressive pursuit of the four-star prospect. Jackson has offers from several major programs, including Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech, but Ole Miss has made him a priority target.

Why it matters

Landing Jackson would be a major recruiting victory for Ole Miss, as the Rebels look to build on their recent success and continue to recruit at a high level. Securing commitments from top in-state talent is crucial for the program's long-term outlook.

The details

Jackson, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound cornerback from Lakeview Centennial High School, has already taken an unofficial visit to Ole Miss and will return to Oxford for an official visit on June 19-21. The Rebels are battling several other top programs, including Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech, for Jackson's commitment. Jackson has praised Ole Miss' coaching staff and the program's trajectory, saying he feels he could come in and play early.

  • Jackson took an unofficial visit to Ole Miss during the school's spring camp.
  • Jackson has scheduled an official visit to Ole Miss for June 19-21.

The players

Montre Jackson

A four-star cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class from Garland, Texas. He holds offers from several major programs, including Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech.

Pete Golding

The defensive coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels, who is leading the program's pursuit of Jackson.

Rhett Lashlee

The head coach of the SMU Mustangs, who are also contenders in Jackson's recruitment.

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What they’re saying

“I love the consistent communication and how often the coaches have been coming to see me, especially Coach Lashlee, who's been coming to see me and telling me how important I am to this class.”

— Montre Jackson, Recruit

What’s next

Jackson's official visit to Ole Miss on June 19-21 will be a crucial moment in his recruitment, as the Rebels look to make a strong impression and solidify their position as a top contender for the four-star cornerback's commitment.

The takeaway

Ole Miss is making a concerted effort to land one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting class, highlighting the program's commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. The Rebels' ability to fend off in-state programs like Texas and Texas A&M for Jackson's signature could be a significant step forward in their quest to become an elite national program.