While the majority of recruits signed with their respective schools during the early signing period back in December, today is National Signing Day, and Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss will sure up their 2019 recruiting classes.
To see each school’s class heading into NSD, click here.
- Ole Miss:
One of the cornerstones of the Rebels’ class, 4-star WR Jonathan Mingo from Brandon, chose not to sign back in December, leaving the door open for a possible flip. Mingo put that talk to rest this morning by sending his letter of intent to Oxford. With A.J. Brown, D.K. Metcalf and DeMarkus Lodge headed to the NFL, Mingo will make an immediate impact.
4-star WR Jonathan Mingo – Brandon, MS – 6’2/200 lbs.
SIGNED | The paperwork is in, and @Og_Mingo_ is officially an Ole Miss Rebel! #FutureRebels #NSD19
📰 https://t.co/Vkt1Rufm0F pic.twitter.com/reqPIJ9jkM
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
It’s no secret that the Rebels need help on defense, and today, they were able to get 3-star DT LeDarrius Cox to flip his commitment from Tennessee to Ole Miss.
3-star DT LeDarrius Cox – Mobile, AL – 6’5/312 lbs.
SIGNED | Throw your #FinsUp because @darrius_55 is the newest Landshark! #FutureRebels #NSD19
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
The Rebels continue to focus on defensive depth today as they’ve added 3-star DE Brandon Mack.
3-Star DE Brandon Mack – Montgomery, AL – 6-4/240 lbs.
SIGNED | Another Landshark added to the defensive line! @_Mack7 is an Ole Miss Rebel! #FutureRebels #NSD19
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
5-star RB Jerrion Ealy from Jackson Prep has re-committed to Ole Miss. The dynamic back recently decommitted from the Rebels, and many thought he was headed to either Clemson or Alabama, but he has decided to stay in state. The question now becomes, will he actually play college football? Ealy is projected to be a top pick in the upcoming MLB Draft.
5-star RB Jerrion Ealy – Jackson, MS – 5’10/200 lbs.
SIGNED | You may have seen the announcement on ESPN2, but it's now official! RB @ealy_1k is an Ole Miss Rebel! #FutureRebels #NSD19
📰 https://t.co/LbazQzkLmn pic.twitter.com/SuDAMjJwpS
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
The Rebels finished their day up by signing a highly-recruited JUCO LB, a QB that flipped from UGA to Ole Miss yesterday.
4-star LB Lakia Henry – Dodge City CC – 6’0/225 lbs.
SIGNED | @Lakia_henry_4 is a Landshark! Welcome to the Ole Miss family! #FutureRebels #NSD19
📰 https://t.co/eWtWhj3pDp pic.twitter.com/usb6gAEvoP
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
4-star QB John Rhys Plumlee – Hattiesburg, MS – 6’1/185 lbs.
SIGNED | Welcome to the Ole Miss family @PlumleeJohn! The newest Rebel QB is #MississippiMade! #FutureRebels #NSD19
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) February 6, 2019
Just like Mingo at Ole Miss, 4-star DT Nathan Pickering made the Bulldogs wait until NSD before he put pen to paper. After MSU lost DL coach Brian Baker, some wondered if the 5th-ranked player in the state would sign elsewhere, but he’ll honor his commitment and attempt to fill the shoes of Jeffrey Simmons on the Bulldog defensive line.
4-star DT Nathan Pickering – Seminary, MS – 63/285 lbs.
Kicking off the morning with one of the top recruits from Mississippi joining the D-Block!
Welcome to the family, Nathan Pickering. A 6-4 DT from Mount Olive, Miss.@TheRealNathan22 » https://t.co/cp1NBJWPYV#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/AkYXx5f0bq
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
The Bulldogs were also able to secure the commitment of WR JaVonta Payton, a JUCO transfer, who could emerge as a weapon for an MSU offense in need of playmakers on the outside.
3-star WR JaVonta Payton – Northwest MS CC – 6’2/182
Welcome to the Family a versatile 6-1 WR from Northwest Mississippi CC, JaVonta Payton!@JcpSlide » https://t.co/C4jyktfDe3#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/ltfMruNpEk
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
Mid-way through the day, Mississippi State has added two players to their defensive backfield, and an offensive lineman.
3-star CB Martin Emerson Jr. – Pensacola, FL – 6’2/185 lbs.
He’s a physical playmaker with quality size and speed.
Welcome to the family Martin Emerson! A 6-1 CB from Pensacola, Fla.@MartyMargg1 » https://t.co/krEZ8MbLHw#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/p5mGqYh3m6
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
3-star S Collin Duncan – Montgomery, AL – 6’0/190 lbs.
A smart, instinctive athlete that can play on both sides of the ball.
Welcome to the family Collin Duncan! A 6-0 S from Montgomery, Ala.@COLLINDUNCAN05 » https://t.co/ZjGXCiRy7z#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/H65bLi5kEC
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
3-star OT Brandon Cunningham – Ocean Springs, MS – 6’5/300 lbs.
An offensive tackle that brings speed and power to the trenches.
Welcome to the family, Brandon Cunningham! A 6-4 OL from St. Martin, Miss.@iambrandonlett » https://t.co/BLHbUxLbwK#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/gwgc9FSP4A
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
The Bulldogs have added a JUCO transfer at RB and another DB.
3-star RB Kareem Walker – Fort Scott CC – 6’1/220 lbs.
One of the top junior college prospects in the country is heading to #StarkVegas!
Welcome to the family Kareem Walker! A 6-0 RB from Irvington, N.J.@_KareemWalker » https://t.co/lwaLtq5IFR #MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/6LqquVpHGC
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
3-star DB Dylan Lawerence – Lucedale, MS – 6’4/195 lbs.
From ’Sip to State! We’re adding a versatile athlete to the Maroon and White.
Welcome to the family, Dylan Lawrence! A 6-4 CB from George County, Miss.@_dml_4 » https://t.co/TbK6Az0jgp#MoorDawgs19 #HailState🐶 pic.twitter.com/Ca6BcnKdoX
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 6, 2019
- Southern Miss:
USM has landed Penn State transfer LB/DE Torrence Brown to bolster their defense.
Torrence Brown – Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL – 6’3/257 lbs.
Welcome to the Golden Eagle Nation, Torrence Brown! #NOTOR19US #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/ml0q3NbBhP
— Southern Miss FB (@SouthernMissFB) February 6, 2019
2-star K Andrew Stein – Slidell, LA – 5’9/165 lbs.
Welcome to Golden Eagle Nation, Andrew Stein!#NOTOR19US #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/hi9yDMvQ2Q
— Southern Miss FB (@SouthernMissFB) February 6, 2019
3-star LB Avery White – Kiln, MS – 6’4/195 lbs.
Welcome to Golden Eagle Nation, Avery White!#NOTOR19US #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/7pzG8cI4Nm
— Southern Miss FB (@SouthernMissFB) February 6, 2019
Welcome to Golden Eagle Nation, Demarcus Jones! #NOTOR19US #SMTTT pic.twitter.com/T5RApnUqbT
— Southern Miss FB (@SouthernMissFB) February 6, 2019