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Walter Nolen is staying in the SEC.
The former 5-star defensive lineman committed to Ole Miss on Sunday afternoon. Nolen is widely-regarded as one of the top available transfers in the portal this offseason. He chose Ole Miss over Oregon and a host of other top programs.
Nolen shared the news of his commitment with On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
BREAKING: Former Texas A&M DL Walter Nolen has Committed to Ole Miss, he tells @on3sports
The 6’5 300 DL is ranked as the No. 1 Player in the Transfer Portal & was the No. 1 Recruit in the ‘22 Class ?
Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/4pp4VZvAY9 pic.twitter.com/cRFxVu2PNs
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 24, 2023
Nolen decided to enter the transfer portal after 2 seasons in College Station. He totaled 66 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 5 sacks and 1 forced fumble while playing for the Aggies.
In addition to his strong production at Texas A&M, Nolen was also a very highly-rated prospect. He was the No. 2 overall player in the country back in the class of 2022, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Nolen joins an Ole Miss transfer class that is loaded with elite talent. Some other notable additions for the Rebels this offseason are former South Carolina receiver Juice Wells and ex-Florida edge Princely Umanmielen. Nolen is Ole Miss’ 12th transfer pickup so far this offseason.
Nolen will have 2 seasons of eligibility remaining.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
