Walter Nolen Named Consensus All-American

Walter Nolen, the defensive tackle for Ole Miss, has been named a consensus All-American after receiving recognition from all five major All-America teams, making him the 14th in the program's history and the first since 2020. He has achieved a total of eight All-American honors this season, including first-team selections from the Associated Press and Football Writers Association of America. Nolen has excelled on the field, leading SEC defenders in tackles for loss and ranking among the top interior linemen nationally, evidenced by his finalist status for the Outland Trophy. He plans to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft but will participate in the upcoming Gator Bowl against Duke on January 2. Despite only spending one season at Ole Miss after transferring from Texas A&M, Nolen's impact has garnered significant accolades, with fans expressing a sense of loss over his departure. Overall, he leaves a lasting legacy as one of the top defensive linemen in Ole Miss history.