Morning Report: Two Rebels Among Highest-Graded Returning Edge Rushers in SEC

Two Ole Miss players received love from Pro Football Focus this week.

Welcome to the Morning Report, a piece from The Grove Report that highlights the news from the day surrounding the Ole Miss Rebels.

Today is June 10, 2023, and here's the news you need to know out of Oxford.

1. Isaac Ukwu and Jared Ivey are among the highest-graded returning edge rushers in the SEC. 

Pro Football Focus released these grades earlier in the week, and the Rebels duo found themselves towards the top of the list. You can read more about the rankings here

2. Ole Miss is pursuing Auburn basketball decommit Labaron Philon.

Can Chris Beard & Co. lure another player with Auburn ties to their program? Philon is the latest in what has become somewhat of a trend in Oxford. 

3. Rebels second baseman Peyton Chatagnier enters transfer portal.

The fan favorite announced his decision to finish his collegiate career elsewhere on Friday afternoon. You can read his quotes and more about his time in Oxford here.

4. Ole Miss baseball gains two-way player from Arkansas State.

Kyler Carmack has pledged to the Rebels after spending time with the Red Wolves in Jonesboro. 

5. The Grove Report gives its way-too-early staff predictions for the season opener vs. Mercer. 

How does the staff see Week 1 playing out for Lane Kiffin and staff? You can read the predictions here.


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John Macon Gillespie
JOHN MACON GILLESPIE

John Macon Gillespie is the publisher of The Grove Report and has experience on the Ole Miss beat spanning five years.