Ole Miss Football NFL Draft Hub: All-Time Picks, Scouting Reports, Projections, and More

While their famed defense took national fame a decade ago, the Ole Miss football program has quickly produced several marquee offensive players all the same. With the 2025 NFL Draft upon us, find everything you need to know for the Rebels this season, including scouting reports, their full list of prospects, projections, and real-time landing spots as they happen.

Ole Miss Football Draft Prospects

• Walter Nolen, DT
• Tre Harris, WR
• Jaxson Dart, QB
• Trey Amos, CB
• Princely Umanmielen, EDGE
• Chris Paul Jr., LB
• Jared Ivey, EDGE
• J.J. Pegues, DT
• Antwane Wells Jr., WR
• Caden Prieskorn, TE
• Ulysses Bentley IV, RB
• Yam Banks, S
• Caden Davis, K
• John Saunders Jr., CB

Ole Miss Football Scouting Reports

Walter Nolen, DT

Walter Nolen is an athletic 3-technique defensive tackle, which is a valuable asset in today’s NFL. Combine that with his leap in production in 2024 and his top-notch pedigree, and it’s not hard to see why many are high on him entering the NFL.

Although he’s only 21 years old, Nolen has shown improvement as a technician. He still has more development to undergo, but the arrow is trending up, and he gives coaches an elite talent to work with. At 6’3″, 296 pounds, with over 33″ arms, Nolen’s power profile is spectacular, and his hyper-elite explosive capacity enables him to function as a battering ram when exerting power in both phases.

His pad level can drift high at times, but his raw power can be difficult for blockers to hold at bay in either phase. Gifted young prospects with production at a Power Four level simply don’t often fall out of the first round.

Jaxson Dart, QB

The Lane Kiffin offense at Ole Miss is one that consistently insulates QB production, and Jaxson Dart is the latest to ascend within it. His numbers improved year-over-year in college, culminating with 4,279 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024.

Now, Dart has some fringe first-round hype in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Looking at the physical profile, it’s easy to see why. At 6’2″, 223 pounds, he has good size, great athleticism, and toughness, plus a loose, elastic arm that can layer throws. The big question is exactly how translatable his game is to the pros.

There are flashes of window anticipation on film, but NFL progression work is scant, and he often drops his eyes under pressure. Starter potential is there, but he has work to do before he harnesses it.

Tre Harris, WR

Tre Harris was originally a transfer from Louisiana Tech, but proved he belonged alongside top SEC competitors with an incredibly productive two-year stretch at Ole Miss. He neared 1,000 yards in 2023, and in 2024, he eclipsed that mark in just eight games, while scoring a TD on over 10% of his catches.

At 6’2″, 205 pounds, with 32″ arms, Harris has the build of a potential X-receiver, and he also has the catch-point authority to hound defensive backs. With his body control, hand strength, and attacking IQ, he controls conversion situations, but his game is also quietly complete beyond his catching ability.

While he’s not an elite vertical threat, he’s an explosive stem artist with great size-adjusted fluidity and angle freedom on in-breakers, and he can use his bend and play strength as a RAC threat, too. Bearing some similarity to prime Allen Robinson, Harris should be in heavy demand just outside of Round 1.

Trey Amos, CB

Trey Amos excelled against SEC competition, showing he can hang physically and mentally with the best in college football. The combination of size, length and athleticism makes Amos a prototypical boundary cornerback from a physical perspective.

He naturally has a larger catch radius and can make impressive plays on the ball with his proactivity, but also moves as fast as a cornerback who’s a few inches shorter. As a tackler in space, Amos’ form isn’t incredibly consistent yet. But as a coverage CB, he’s one of the more well-rounded in the class.

He’s quick, fluid, and malleable in man coverage, a smooth mover and stellar processor in zone, and the type of athlete who can match laterally and limit vertical separation in the same rep. A productive career as a starter should be in his future.

Princely Umanmielen, EDGE

Princely Umanmielen’s collegiate production speaks for itself (17.5 sacks and 26 TFLs over the past two seasons), but it’s his physical attributes and high motor that make Umanmielen an intriguing prospect. He’s explosive off the snap and has the speed to give opposing offensive tackles fits off the edge. His combination of speed and length gives him significant physical upside to work with at the next level.

Umanmielen could struggle early in his NFL career against the run due to play strength, but he has the flexibility to acquire leverage, and the spatial IQ to thrive in gap pursuit. His best role early on would likely be as a pass-rushing specialist in a base 3-4 scheme. Even there, he has to improve his power element, but the upside with his length and hyper-elite first-step quickness is truly extraordinary.

Chris Paul Jr., LB

Chris Paul is a versatile linebacker with the speed and instincts to impact all phases of the game. At 6’1”, 235 pounds, he combines sideline-to-sideline range with exceptional tackling and strong hand usage. His natural feel for spacing helps him disrupt passing lanes, while his precise angles and sure tackling make him a reliable defender in pursuit.

The biggest hang-up with Paul is his arm length. With sub-30″ arms, he’s an outlier at the LB position, and there’s reason to project difficulty deconstructing blocks with his length deficiency. That said, Paul makes up for it on tape with his outstanding range, instincts, and finishing ability at contact. He could ultimately be the outlier who beats the odds and becomes a solid starter at MIKE or WILL.

J.J. Pegues, DT

J.J. Pegues is a versatile and powerful defensive lineman known for his unique combination of size and athleticism. Transitioning from tight end to defensive tackle after transferring from Auburn to Ole Miss in 2022, Pegues has demonstrated significant growth in technique over the years. He exhibits a quick first step and strong hand usage, allowing him to penetrate offensive lines effectively.

His versatility enables him to align across multiple positions on the defensive front, and he has even contributed as a short-yardage running back, scoring seven rushing touchdowns in the 2024 season. However, Pegues needs to improve his instincts and avoid over-aggression, which can sometimes lead to missed assignments.

Jared Ivey, EDGE

Jared Ivey is a long, athletic edge rusher with an explosive first step and the ability to disrupt both the run and pass games. He uses his length well to create separation from blockers and flashes a quick swim move to penetrate the backfield. Ivey shows good motor and discipline when setting the edge, and his versatility allows him to shift inside on passing downs.

He plays with a physical edge and has the frame to add more strength. However, his hand usage can be inconsistent, and he occasionally stalls out when his initial move is stopped, limiting his finishing ability.

2025 Draft Projections for Ole Miss

Based on the last seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from College Sports Network’s James Fragoza, the following Rebels’ players were selected:

• Walter Nolen, DT
  Round 1, Pick 22; Los Angeles Chargers
• Tre Harris, WR
  Round 2, Pick 38; New England Patriots
• Trey Amos, CB
  Round 2, Pick 44; Dallas Cowboys
• Princely Umanmielen, EDGE
  Round 2, Pick 46; Atlanta Falcons
• Jaxson Dart, QB
  Round 3, Pick 65; New York Giants
• Chris Paul Jr., LB
  Round 3, Pick 75; San Francisco 49ers
• J.J. Pegues, DT
  Round 3, Pick 131; New Orleans Saints
• Antwane Wells Jr., WR
  Round 5, Pick 174; Dallas Cowboys
• Jared Ivey, EDGE
  Round 7, Pick 219; New York Giants

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