Ole Miss football moved its SEC showdown with Oklahoma to Sunday. But that didn't stop coach Pete Golding and his staff from delivering a huge Saturday move. This one involving flipping a four-star safety on the College Football Recruiting trail from Michigan.
Ole Miss managed to change the mind of Tavares Harrington, who confirmed his decision with Hayes Fawcett of On3. He even posted “shark business” in his commitment announcement, as Ole Miss is known for calling itself “Land Sharks” on the field.
So Harrington hands the defensive whiz Golding a towering 6-foot-3 safety for Ole Miss's recruiting class. Rivals recruiting insider Allen Trieu likes the potential of the Mount Carmel, Illinois defender.
“Does a great job of play recognition. Gets the jumps on screens and short routes, closes quickly and is a good tackler at corner. Will need to show he has the top end speed and change of direction to stay at corner long term at his size,” Trieu wrote in his scouting report.
Trieu added a big picture projection involving the Rebels' newest member of the 2027 class.
Article Continues Below“Projects first as a big boundary corner but could certainly move into the slot or play a nickel type role, potentially even getting safety looks in time,” Trieu said. “But well-schooled, physical, and will find a home to make an impact at at one of those positions.”
This marks the second massive recruiting coup for Ole Miss in less than five days. The nation's No. 1 wide receiver for 2029 Matthew Fletcher chose Ole Miss back on Nov. 10.