Since the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, several current Rebels have announced their intent to return to the program in 2026.
Excluding running Kewan Lacy, who has already agreed to a contract with Ole Miss for next season per On3’s Pete Nakos, and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who reportedly plans to return in 2026 pending approval of his waiver for an extra year of eligibility, several players have chosen to return to Ole Miss next season: linebacker Suntarine Perkins; wide receiver Deuce Alexander; edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen; defensive linemen Will Echoles and Jamarious Brown; defensive backs Antonio Kite, Jaylon Braxton and Ladarian Clardy; offensive linemen Brycen Sanders and Devin Harper; tight ends Luke Hasz and Caleb Odom; and specialists Oscar Bird and Lucas Carneiro.