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Ole Miss adds to 2024 recruiting class with commitment from in-state lineman
By Andrew Olson
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Ole Miss has a new commitment in its 2024 recruiting class. A lineman from Houston (Mississippi) is staying in the state to play for Lane Kiffin’s program.
William Echoles is the newest pledge for the Rebels. Echoles took to Twitter on Saturday to share the big news.
First and foremost I want to thank God ?? for putting me in the position I am in today. I would also like to thank my mother who was been there with me every step of the way. With that being said for the next 3-4 years I will be attending The University of Mississippi?? pic.twitter.com/H7QBl3PwaM
— 52?William Echoles (@echoles_william) July 1, 2023
Echoles is listed as measuring over 6-2 and 295 pounds. Rated as an interior offensive lineman by 247Sports, Echoles can play on either side of the ball and was recruited by Ole Miss defensive line coach Randall Joyner. A 3-star prospect, Echoles is the No. 19 Mississippi recruit and No. 708 prospect overall nationally in the Class of 2024 on the 247Sports Composite.
During his recruitment, Echoles collected scholarship offers from 18 schools, including Auburn and Mississippi State. Ole Miss now has 17 commitments for 2024 with Echoles on board.
Defensive highlights from Echoles’ 2022 junior season can be viewed below, via Hudl:
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