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Ole Miss Projects Record 303.4 Transfer Score as Crawford Joins Rebels

Ole Miss’s 2026 transfer class is projected to score 303.4, the highest in school history, highlighted by the addition of nation’s No. 4 cornerback Jalyn Crawford.

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Ole Miss Projects Record 303.4 Transfer Score as Crawford Joins Rebels
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Ole Miss’s 2026 transfer class is projected to score 303.4, the highest in school history and No. 2 nationally. The class adds nation’s No. 4 cornerback Jalyn Crawford.

Context

The Rebels’ 2024 transfer portal class posted a 252.19 projected score and ranked No. 1 nationally. Under new head coach Pete Golding, Ole Miss is aiming to build on that success with an even higher‑rated incoming group.

Key Facts

- The 2026 transfer portal class is projected to score 303.4, the highest in Ole Miss history and ranked No. 2 nationally. - Jalyn Crawford transferred from Auburn and was ranked the nation’s No. 4 cornerback by 247Sports. - Pete Golding said Luke Ferrelli was recruited after an official visit before the Fiesta Bowl, noting the linebacker spot would be his if it opened up.

What It Means

A projected 303.4 score signals Ole Miss is assembling one of the nation’s strongest transfer hauls, which could immediately bolster depth and starting‑level talent.

Crawford’s arrival addresses a need in the secondary after losses of several defensive backs, giving the Rebels a proven cover corner with starting‑role expectations.

Ferrelli’s potential addition at linebacker adds competition and experience to a position that lost TJ Dottery.

Together, these moves suggest the Rebels are looking to translate portal talent into on‑field production quickly.

What to watch next: how Crawford adapts to Golding’s defensive scheme and whether Ferrelli secures the starting linebacker role during fall camp.

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