News Summary
Knox Kiffin, son of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, is attracting attention as a quarterback prospect for the 2028 class. His recent visit to Alabama has led to multiple scholarship offers from universities, including Arkansas State and SMU. Competing for the starting quarterback position at Oxford High, Kiffin looks to make a significant impact as he enters his sophomore season. His journey in recruiting will be closely watched, especially as he is linked to Ole Miss, where his father holds a prominent coaching role.
Oxford, Mississippi – Knox Kiffin, son of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, is gaining attention in the college football recruiting world as a quarterback in the 2028 class. Recent visits to various schools, notably Alabama, have highlighted his potential and opened the door for multiple scholarship offers.
During his recent visit to the University of Alabama, a recognized rival within the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Knox Kiffin received notable recognition, and his father expressed gratitude on social media for the attention given to his son. Knox, who is currently entering his sophomore season at Oxford High School, is poised to make a significant impact on the football program, which finished last season with a record of 6-5 and was ranked No. 34 in the state.
Kiffin is currently 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. He previously played for Palos Verdes High School in California before transferring to Oxford to live with his father. Since his switch, several schools have shown interest, leading to scholarship offers from programs such as SMU, Arkansas State, and Western Kentucky.
Knox is expected to compete for the starting quarterback position at Oxford High this upcoming fall. The team’s inaugural game of the 2025 season is set for August 29, where they will face Collierville, Tennessee. He is excited about the prospect of playing locally and the opportunity for his family to come together again, noting that his older siblings have also pursued athletic commitments; Landry, 20, is a student at Ole Miss, while Presley, 18, is set to play volleyball at the University of Southern California.
Lane Kiffin has been at the helm of the Ole Miss Rebels since the 2020 season, with a commendable overall record of 44-18 during his five seasons. The program concluded the 2022 season with a strong showing of 10 wins against three losses, narrowly missing out on the College Football Playoff. Notably, Lane Kiffin previously contributed to Alabama’s football success as their offensive coordinator from 2014 to 2016, culminating in a national championship victory in 2015.
Knox Kiffin’s recruitment journey is still in its infancy, as he is part of a recruiting class that is two cycles out, with 2026 and 2027 classes preceding it. The attention from prominent programs such as Ole Miss, where his father serves as head coach, adds a compelling narrative to his recruitment. Ole Miss has also been active in the recruiting landscape, having secured the 19th overall freshman recruiting class in the country and bolstered its roster through the transfer portal in preparation for the upcoming seasons.
As the recruitment landscape continues to evolve, Knox Kiffin remains focused on establishing himself as a key player at Oxford High. His journey will be closely watched by both fans and schools alike as he develops into the competitive quarterback he aspires to be.
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Additional Resources
- On3: Lane Kiffin Reacts to His Son Knox Making Visit to Alabama
- Wikipedia: Lane Kiffin
- SI.com: Lane Kiffin Gives Update on Son Knox Football Career
- Google Search: Knox Kiffin Recruitment
- Saturday Down South: Knox Kiffin Transferring to Mississippi High School
- Google Scholar: Knox Kiffin
- MSN: Knox Makes Big Career Move
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- College Football Network: Knox Kiffin Transfers to Oxford High
- Google News: Lane Kiffin
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