In a jaw-dropping recruiting twist, Lamar Anderson, the No. 1 high school football player in America, has officially committed to Ole Miss, turning down powerhouse offers from Tennessee and Georgia in what is being hailed as one of the biggest recruiting wins in Rebel football history.
Anderson, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound five-star wide receiver out of Dallas, Texas, announced his decision on social media with the caption, “Oxford is home. I’m ready to make history.” His commitment instantly elevates the Rebels’ 2025 recruiting class into national contention and sends shockwaves through the SEC landscape.
Recruited heavily by SEC juggernauts, Anderson was widely expected to choose Georgia or Tennessee after multiple visits and strong connections with both programs. But in the end, Lane Kiffin’s offensive vision and the family-like culture at Ole Miss sealed the deal.
“I wanted to be part of something special,” Anderson said. “Coach Kiffin made it clear I wouldn’t just be another player—I’d be a focal point in changing the game.”
Anderson brings elite speed, crisp route-running, and a vertical threat that could make him a freshman starter the moment he steps on campus. His senior stats speak volumes: over 1,600 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns last season alone.
Fans in Oxford are already buzzing, calling Anderson’s decision the biggest recruiting moment since Eli Manning. With Ole Miss aggressively building through NIL deals, facility upgrades, and a growing national brand, this commitment proves the Rebels are ready to compete with the best—not just on Saturdays, but on the recruiting trail.
Lamar’s decision isn’t just a win for Ole Miss—it might be the start of a new era.
