Ole Miss’ receiving corps has proved to be one of the team’s greatest strengths throughout the season. In the Rebels’ loss at home to South Carolina on Saturday, the position group maintained its success while a new name entered the equation.
True freshman Elijah Moore came to Ole Miss with the understanding that he was not likely to receive a great deal of early playing time due to the abundance of talent and experience that fills the depth chart at receiver. However, injuries to both D.K. Metcalf and Braylon Sanders presented Moore with an opportunity, and he’s delivered.