Ole Miss may have had their playoff hopes dashed after a surprising loss to the Florida Gators, but Lane Kiffin He added more stacks to his 2025 roster in anticipation of a better season. Last month, the veteran coach announced a bombshell update on his recruiting front by signing the five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham on board. After a decisive 28-10 victory for Georgia, the productive recruiting wave began to bear fruit. The Mississippi native had been on guard and probably decided right away that he wanted to be a part of his bloodblood. Shortly thereafter, Cunningham sealed the deal with the Rebels with one hand. But guess what, even before he can settle into the team, the boy starts to influence the recruits. He’s reportedly moving the needle for Auburn’s 5-star QB commit Deuce Knight.

Steve Wiltfong, vice president of On3, and Zach Berry, human resources analyst at OMSpirit, recently revealed that Knight will be traveling to Oxford for the Egg Bowl today. It looks like a final push from Kiffin to make a lasting impression on the Tigers’ signing and secure another big name for its burgeoning 2025 class. It’s only been a few months since the 6-foot-2 star was released from Notre Dame. But it appears he’s not happy with what the Tigers had in store for him, so he’s not sleeping on the other schools. And Ole Miss has been a longtime admirer. But when a fellow Mississippian helps find a connection, that’s supposed to make a difference. ”Five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham performed with Deuce Knight, Auburn quarterback commit was back in Oxford, Steve.” said Josh Newberg as part of the latest intelligence briefing.

‘“Caleb quotes, you know he’s on campus this weekend.” He has a relationship with Duce. He’s trying to help him with recruiting, so we’ll see, yeahsaid Steve Wiltfong.

So far, the Rebels haven’t been able to sign a quarterback in the 2025 class that they can bet a dime on, although redshirt freshman Austin Simmons turned heads with brief but memorable moments in his time on the field. But the rebels need more. A man to look up to, a man to drive the offense or work with the O-line players to get the best for the team. Whether or not Duce steps up and fills that void at the QB position, the Rebels hit a jackpot by acquiring a productive WR like Cunningham.

What does Caleb Cunningham’s arrival mean for Ole Miss?

He has already started making a difference in squad development for the team. His addition means a lot for the future of Ole Miss. Cunningham’s insane speed and talent for making difficult catches will go a long way if he gets the right support from an already balanced receiving team, the Rebels.

Cunningham quickly developed an emotional connection with the Rebels, but the mental impetus will allow him to add a personal touch to each of his performances for the team. “I can’t lie, Ole Miss is a great place to live. From the fans to the kids to the players and coaches, everyone is cool. They know who I am there, it means a lot to me and the love is real. Everywhere I go they tell me to come to the sip,“, admitted the former Alabama player in an interview before the contract was signed. It will certainly be exciting to see how he leads the Rebels to new heights.