Ole Miss just made a huge statement on the recruiting trail.
The Rebels have flipped the commitment of 4-star offensive tackle Emanuel Tucker, who was previously committed to LSU. Tucker is a Mississippi native and will now be staying in his home state as he begins his college career in 2026.
Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett was first to report that news on Friday morning.
“The best in the Sip stay in the Sip,” Tucker told Fawcett.
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Tucker is a massive addition for Ole Miss in the class of 2026. He’s the No. 273 overall player and the No. 25 offensive tackle in the country for this cycle, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
He attends New Albany High School in New Albany, Mississippi. Tucker is listed at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds as he begins his senior season of high school football.
Tucker had been committed to LSU since June of this year. However, the Rebels have continued to recruit him and are now in pole position to earn his signature during the Early Signing Period in December.
Ole Miss is up to 16 commitments in the class of 2026, including 2 on the offensive line. The group ranks No. 25 nationally, per 247Sports Composite.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
