OXFORD, Miss. — One way or another, Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche knows that the end is near for his recruiting class.
It was only in 2013 that he headlined the top collection of incoming prospects in program history. Yes, he may only be going into his junior season, but Nkemdiche can already see and feel the window of opportunity closing.
For many, the National Football League looms ahead, with the lure of big-time money that will be too much to turn down.
So that makes this a now-or-never season.
“It does,” he said.