It wasn’t long into the second round before the first Ole Miss Rebel heard his name called to join The League. With pick number 39, the Carolina Panthers select Jonathan Mingo.
And with that, a lifelong dream came true for the wide receiver from Brandon, Miss. who wore the quintessential No. 1 jersey as the prime target. Previous No. 1 wearers include Laquon Treadwell and AJ Brown in recent years.
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) April 28, 2023
Mingo charted his own path at Ole Miss through COVID, injuries and changes in quarterbacks.