There has been some movement in the state of Mississippi in the latest Rivals250 rankings. The top prospects remained the same, but new faces jumped to the top of the rankings for the 2023 hiring cycle.
Two of the top five recruits at Magnolia State have announced their college commitment. The other three are being pursued by programs from all over the country.
Competitors have the latest information on where things go best in Mississippi.
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Suntarine Perkins currently committed Ole Missgive Lane Kiffin and the rebels took big wins in the 2023 recruitment cycle. Perkins was an impressive player at full-back with his dribbling ability and overall fitness. Despite being committed to Ole Miss, Nick Saban and Alabama still in the picture, and it would be foolish to bet against the Crimson Tide for a prospect they covet. That said, Ole Miss keeps the commitment of the top player in the state of Mississippi.
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Isaac Smith is one of the top safety prospects in the entire 2023 recruitment cycle. He is a smart defender capable of playing in the box and making an impact within the defense. His all-round game has made him a priority for several shows across the country. Georgia and Texas A&M has placed itself in the position of potentially adding the No. 2 player in Mississippi. It would be difficult to eliminate Mississippi State and Miss Ole running for prominence in the state.
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Mississippi is a state with a history of producing talented defensive midfielders, and Jamarious Brown seems to be next. Brown played across the field for his high school team, but he performed best as a force in the trenches. Alabama, AuburnMississippi State, and Miss Ole are still on the combined list for Brown.
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Ayden Williams is an alpha in the receiver position with the ability to consistently win one-on-one matches. He wins in a variety of ways and often leaves defenders bewildered. Williams recently dropped a top six list that included Georgia, Jackson State, LSUOle Miss, South Carolinaand Tennessee. Ole Miss seems to be sitting in the best position, with LSU lurking around.
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Dante Dowdell has seen his recruitment skyrocket since the end of his junior season in Magnolia State. Competitors elevated Dowdell to a four-star lead in the spring, and he’s now included in the updated Rivals250 rankings. Dowdell is committed Oregon in May, pick Dan Lanning and the Ducks over SEC competitors ArkansasOle Miss, and Tennessee.
