4-star LB Jarcoby Hopson commits to Ole Miss Rebels

Horn Lake (Miss.) Lake Cormorant four-star linebacker Jarcoby Hopson has committed to Ole Miss.

He chose the Rebels over Mississippi State, Auburn, Texas, Miami and others.

Hopson is the No. 171 overall prospect and No. 20 LB in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 7 player in Mississippi.

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The 6-foot-1.5, 205-pounder has made well over 10 trips to Oxford throughout his recruitment — including multiple game visits last fall and a slew of trips this spring, including a pair this month.

“I like Ole Miss, I like the coaches and I am high on them. The energy there is great, the staff really recruits me hard and they hit me up almost every day,” Hopson told On3’s Chad Simmons last month. “(Safeties) coach (Wes) Neighbors and (defensive coordinator/linebackers) coach (Pete) Golding are always recruiting me. They want me to come be that hybrid linebacker for them. When I am there, the vibe is good and I just feel the love from Ole Miss.” 

The Rebels landed Lake Cormorant four-star defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin last cycle and have now added the pledge of another elite prospect from the same school in 2025. Hopson’s older brother, Janorris, signed with Ole Miss as a part of the 2024 class.

Ole Miss adds another key in-state pledge

The addition of Hopson gives Ole Miss five commitments in the 2025 cycle. He’s now the third Mississippian to enter the fold, joining Quitman five-star running back Akylin Dear and Gautier native Dillon Alfred, a four-star wide receiver.

Dear is the No. 30 prospect and No. 2 burner in the cycle. He announced his commitment on March 30 and is a centerpiece pledge for Lane Kiffin and his staff in Oxford.

“It was a difficult [decision] because there was a lot of places to go play at,” Dear told On3 upon his commitment. “But I’m from Mississippi, ya know? It’s great to be staying home. Ain’t anything better than the ‘Sip.”

Hopson is the third commitment for Ole Miss this month, following Alfred and Daphne (Ala.) three-star EDGE Talib Graham. Opelousas (La.) three-star EDGE Corey Amos was the first to join the class, doing so on Feb. 3.

Ole Miss’ class now ranks No. 17 in the nation and No. 9 in the SEC, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. The Rebels inked the No. 19 class last cycle.