In a stunning turn of events in the SEC recruiting battle, Ole Miss has landed a major commitment from five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham — a top-tier talent who had been firmly committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Cunningham, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound standout from Choctaw County High School in Ackerman, Mississippi, is ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and the No. 16 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. He had pledged loyalty to Alabama back in July 2024, even declaring himself “1,000% committed.” However, Lane Kiffin and his Ole Miss staff never stopped recruiting him.
The turning point came during a recent visit to Oxford, where Cunningham was present to witness Ole Miss dominate Georgia in a 28–10 win. The electric atmosphere and Kiffin’s offensive vision made a lasting impression, leading to his decommitment from Alabama and surprising commitment to the Rebels.
This is a massive win for the Ole Miss program, both on and off the field. Cunningham adds elite talent to an already promising recruiting class and reinforces Lane Kiffin’s reputation as one of college football’s top recruiters. The move could also influence other elite prospects to take a closer look at Oxford.
With this flip, Ole Miss sends a powerful message to the SEC — they’re not just competing, they’re coming for the top.
