With the Rebels losing talented players in Laquon Tradwell, Jaylen Walton and Cody Core, Ole Miss will look to a new core of skilled players to contribute consistently.
The Rebels return redshirt junior running back Jordan Wilkins in the backfield. Wilkins has played routinely over the previous two seasons. The Cordova, Tennessee, native rushed for 379 yards and four touchdowns during the 2015 season.
Wilkins shared carries in 2015 with senior Akeem Judd. Judd came on to the scene later in the year, rushing for 421 yards and three touchdowns.
With Walton’s production leaving, the team will count on Judd and Wilkins to take the brunt of the load in the backfield.