Ole Miss Lands Transfer DL from Canada, Immediately Eligible

Ole Miss has added another member to their defensive line, adding Canadian transfer Tavius Robinson who will be eligible to play right away.

Ole Miss has a lot to replace on the defensive line. They just added a piece that should help significantly. 

On Monday, the Rebels landed immediately eligible defensive lineman Tavius Robinson, a 6-foot-8, 240-pounder out of Canada, as first reported by Yancy Porter of 247Sports. 

Canada announced earlier this month that their 2020 season would be canceled due to COVID-19, allowing the lineman to get an immediate eligibility waiver. HE prior played at the University of Guelph in Ontario.

🏈FB: HIGHLIGHT: Tavius Robinson and the Gryphon D help send the Gryphs to the 🔨 #GUEvsCAR #GryphonPride pic.twitter.com/Vp1myd4Pk5

— Guelph Gryphons (@guelph_gryphons) October 26, 2019

At 6-foot-8, Robinson brings a rare size and athletic profile that you can't exactly teach. Along a Rebel defensive line that lost Benito Jones, Josiah Coatney and others from last year's starting rotation, he should have a chance to see playing time right away. 

He'll have a steep learning curve, going straight from Canadian college football to the Southeastern Conference, but his athletic profile should give him a chance to contribute early for the Rebels.

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