News Summary
Ole Miss Football has announced the addition of 23 new players to its roster, featuring scholarship transfers, high school signees, and walk-ons. Highlights include talented transfers like quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and several promising high school recruits. The influx of new players aims to enhance the Rebels’ competitiveness in the upcoming season. Head Coach Lane Kiffin is focused on building a dynamic program within the SEC as the team prepares for workouts and training camps.
Oxford, Mississippi – Ole Miss Football has officially welcomed 23 new additions to its 2025 roster, bolstering its team with a mix of scholarship transfers, high school signees, and walk-ons. This announcement, made on June 17, 2025, comes as the Rebels aim to enhance their competitiveness in the upcoming season.
Among the new additions, Ole Miss has secured eight scholarship transfers, who have demonstrated significant talent and potential in previous seasons. This transfer class is not only substantial in number but also impressive in quality, as it currently ranks No. 2 in team transfer rankings by Rivals.
Key transfers to highlight include quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who joins from Ferris State after an outstanding season where he achieved over 3,000 yards of total offense and recorded 51 touchdowns. Chambliss finished third in the Harlon Hill Trophy voting for Division II Player of the Year, showcasing his ability to perform on a big stage.
Other notable transfers include sophomore offensive lineman Terez Davis from Maryland, who has experience playing in ten games with two starts last season. Cornerback Tavoy Feagin, who transferred from Clemson, is also expected to make an impact after being a top 300 prospect and participating in the prestigious Under Armour All-America Game.
Cornerback Ricky Fletcher, previously with South Alabama, has demonstrated resilience after missing the 2024 season due to injury, having started all 13 games in 2023 with impressive statistics that included 38 tackles and 12 pass breakups. Meanwhile, Antonio Kite, who transferred from Auburn, has contributed across 17 career games with notable defensive plays last season.
Another exciting addition is quarterback Maealiuaki Smith from Oklahoma State, who had an encouraging first start with 316 yards passing. Additionally, senior running back Damien Taylor from Troy joins the team after amassing over 1,010 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in his last season. Safety Wydett Williams Jr., who transferred from ULM, was a third-team All-Sun Belt selection, leading his previous team with 100 tackles and three interceptions.
Freshman Class and Walk-ons
Alongside transfers, Ole Miss has signed nine high school players to bolster their roster. Noteworthy recruits include defensive end Corey Amos, offensive lineman Kenneth Boston, and safety Ladarian Clardy. Other high school signees include cornerback Dante Core, wide receiver Caleb Cunningham, offensive lineman TJ Hedrick, running back Shekai Mills-Knight, and safeties Cortez Thomas and Keon Young.
Furthermore, six walk-ons have joined the team, offering fresh talent and the potential for development. Among these are wide receiver Levi Blount, linebacker Cooper Cannon, quarterback Shawqi Itraish, and defensive tackles Caleb James and Jon Seaton, along with safety Kegan Sherwood.
Background Context
Head Coach Lane Kiffin continues to build on Ole Miss’s strong recruiting efforts, seeking to establish a dynamic and competitive football program. The combination of experienced transfers and promising high school talent aims to enhance the Rebels’ ability in the highly competitive Southeastern Conference (SEC). The recent influx of new players reflects the team’s commitment to maintaining a robust roster capable of contending in the upcoming season.
As the team prepares for workouts and training camps, the integration of these new players will be crucial for establishing team chemistry and setting the stage for the 2025 football season.
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