In a key move on the recruiting trail, Ole Miss coaches made an in-home visit this week to four-star edge rusher Landon Barnes, one of the top defensive prospects in the 2026 class.
Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 235 pounds, Barnes has already secured more than a dozen Power Five offers, including from heavyweights like Texas, LSU, and Alabama. Known for his explosive first step and relentless motor, he tallied 14.5 sacks and 21 tackles for loss in a standout junior season.
“They really made it clear how much they want me in Oxford,” Barnes told reporters after the visit, signaling mutual interest between the Rebels and the elite prospect.
With a growing national profile and an aggressive recruiting approach from Lane Kiffin’s staff, Ole Miss is putting itself firmly in the mix to land one of the most coveted defenders in the 2026 class.
