Believe it or not, Lane Kiffin just pulled off a recruiting stunner. Ole Miss had no business in this 4-star linebacker’s recruitment—he didn’t even list them in his top 12. But the moment they stepped foot in Oxford, everything changed, as suddenly, the Rebels found themselves in the same league as Bama, Texas, and USC. Looks like Kiffin has the power to convince even a fish to climb a tree. Now, Ole Miss isn’t just hanging around—they’re turning heads with their modern approach to “new-age” recruitment.
Grayson High star Anthony Davis, who had a wild 40+ offers back in September, just narrowed his choices down to 12. While teams like Auburn, Bama, USC, and Longhorns were already on his list, Ole Miss makes the lateral entry, but with major dominance. For him, it was all about the culture. As Davis told On3, “Ole Miss has made things interesting; the hospitality and the way they want to play for me really caught my attention.”
But let’s not forget that Lane Kiffin recently strengthened his 2026 class with three-star WR Jameson Powell and ATH Zion Legree. Now, Ole Miss receives a major upgrade with the addition of Anthony Davis, a highly touted linebacker (No. 240 nationally, No. 18 at his position). Let’s be real, any program would be ecstatic to have a player like him—explosive, versatile, and dominant on defense. But this recruitment battle is far from over. Davis is keeping his options open.
Moreover, the problem is that Anthony Davis speaks highly of every school he visits, leaving his true intentions shrouded in mystery. Alabama impressed him with their game against Georgia, USC’s plans for him have piqued his interest, and Texas made him feel like a top priority with their red carpet treatment. Yet, there is one program that poses the greatest threat, poised to turn the tables and steal Davis away before Ole Miss can solidify their hold on him.
Kiffin’s toughest challenge has only just begun….