The Ole Miss Rebels have secured one of the top running backs in the 2025 recruiting class.
Steve Wiltfong of 247 Sports reported that four-star running back Akylin Dear had committed to the Rebels over schools like Oregon and Penn State. He had 24 total scholarship offers and is rated as the No. 32 overall player, the No. 2 running back and the No. 2 player from Mississippi, per 247's composite rankings.
He said that the Rebel's play style and the opportunity to work with running backs coach Kevin Smith helped him make his decision.