Here’s the scoop out of Oxford: Ole Miss has snagged a new asset in the backfield, and it’s shaking things up for the Rebels. Say hello to Damien Taylor—a running back with both the stats and the style. Coming over from Troy, he’s got the right recipe to potentially shake up Lane Kiffin’s offensive mix.
Taylor’s no rookie in this biz. Standing at 5’10” and weighing in at 221 pounds, this redshirt senior spent the last four years at Troy, clocking an impressive 1,010 rushing yards just last season. With seven TDs under his belt, the man was the talk of the town, rightfully earning a spot on the All-Sun Belt second team. Imagine blasting past defenses with 11 rushes of over 20 yards! It’s no wonder he even managed to turn heads against Coastal Carolina, racking up 190 yards. That’s like running a marathon in football terms.
While Taylor’s stats have fans buzzing, Lane Kiffin ain’t slowing down. Ole Miss’s backfield is transforming, with Taylor joining a squad of both veterans and newbies. There’s rising talent like Logan Diggs, and imports such as Missouri’s Kewan Lacy, along with fresh face Shekai Mills-Knight, an incoming freshman. It’s a wild mix, and the competition will be intense. So, if you’re dreaming about Ole Miss’s strategy for 2025, get comfy ’cause it’s gonna be a show.
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And then there’s Jaxson Dart at quarterback. ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky is already putting money on him as a first-round pick for the 2025 NFL Draft. That’s some serious hype. But for Ole Miss, it’s familiar turf: talent in, talent out. Dart’s journey is slightly reminiscent of the tale Kiffin’s spinning for the Rebels—big shoes and buzzing prospects.
Coach Kiffin’s bullish on ’em being “just getting started,” especially with some anticipated future moves even as the team loses big names like Dart. Exciting times, folks. Keep an eye on their transfer portal moves—they’re wheeling and dealing like a Madden franchise mode set on ‘Pro.’
So, if you’re tuning into the Rebel’s gridiron escapades next season, expect flash, speed, and chances for a breakout year. Whether Taylor’s bromance with Oxford blooms or fizzles, Rebels fans can definitely book a season of spectacle on the ground game. Strap in—2025’s got that ‘new season, new team’ vibe, and it’s bound to be fiery.
Catch y’all at the tailgate! Same place, same energy.
