The Rebels are making sure they have plenty of depth at quarterback for the post-Chad Kelly era.
Shawnee (Okla.) dual-threat quarterback Jack Diamond announced his plans Wednesday to walk on at Ole Miss for 2017, joining a signal-caller depth chart that will include Shea Patterson, Jason Pellerin and Alex Faniel.
Shawnee (Okla.) 2017 QB Jack Diamond announces he's accepted a preferred walk-on spot at #OleMiss pic.twitter.com/XA9D3POMkX
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“I just love the (Ole Miss) coaches and the people in Oxford,” Diamond told Rebels247. “I’m planning to walk-on there, but I am hoping for a scholarship. I am also hoping to graduate high school early and hopefully arrive at Ole Miss in January.”
Diamond, who currently measures 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, was drawn to Ole Miss after spending time with co-offensive coordinator Dan Werner. He also showed interest in Arkansas, Memphis, North Carolina and Oklahoma State.
The Rebels currently have 10 players committed to scholarship offers for 2017, including Faniel, a three-star pro-style prospect.
A highlight video from Diamond’s various 2015 camp appearances can be viewed below:
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