Ole Miss Secures 2026 Four-Star Wide Receiver Corey Barber Over Alabama, Georgia

Ole Miss has secured a significant commitment from four-star wide receiver Corey Barber, a top rising talent from Hoover, Alabama, who chose the Rebels over powerhouse programs like Alabama, Georgia, and Miami. Barber, ranked 43rd among wide receivers nationally and 13th in Alabama, cited the welcoming environment and community feel at Ole Miss as key factors in his decision. This commitment marks Ole Miss's third wide receiver addition for the 2026 recruiting class, joining Jameson Powell and Zion Legree, highlighting the program's growing reputation for developing NFL-caliber receivers. Ole Miss football, led by head coach Lane Kiffin, is rebuilding following recent near successes and the departure of quarterback Jaxson Dart, with sophomore Austin Simmons poised as a potential future starter who could connect well with Barber. The Rebels have a strong track record of producing NFL talent at wide receiver, including recent draftees Tre Harris and Jordan Watkins, alongside notable alumni DK Metcalf and A.J. Brown, who are among the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Meanwhile, in basketball, Pacific transfer Elijah Fisher, a 6’6” junior guard with experience at Texas Tech and DePaul, has committed to Seton Hall, adding to his profile as a former top 30 recruit.