OM and Russell were never a want, from either side. OM doesn't have to take a QB this year, but will take one if they get what they want. There's McCarron (low chance), Cotton (medium), and at least two others that I know of that they're keeping quiet (I know one name, don't know the other name).
Norwood doesn't have a commitable offer from Bama that I'm aware of. Things may have changed recently, but last I was told he would've already commited but the coaches there won't accept it....yet. He will likely end up at OM if he doesn't get a legit offer to Bama.
Cox, Boyd, Thames, Skinner, and probably Bumphis will end up at State. Its not a given for Bumphis, but he's not even thinking about UF. Its between OM and MSU. He'll wait until he takes official visits to each before a decision is made. Alabama is behind both of the in-state schools.
Pat Patterson will sign with Ole Miss.
Jacoby Bell won't make his grades.
Aubrey Phillips will stay in-state. Its between OM and MSU.
Hardy will be USM or OM.
Conner to OM.
Only 14 MS players have gotten an offer from OM, compared to many more from State. There are several MSU commits that never got any verbal or written offer from OM (Lawrence, Whitley as examples). I wouldn't be surprised if Mullen drops some of your current MS commits.</p>