His journey, which included a stint at Holmes Community College due to academic hurdles after initially committing to LSU, culminates with a return to the SEC.Īs the top junior college football prospect, Smith amassed over a thousand yards and a dozen touchdowns in a single season.
Deion Smith Returns to Division 1 Footballĭeion Smith’s transfer to Ole Miss marks a significant addition to a top-20 recruiting class in 2024. Wide receiver Deion Smith, joins a top-20 recruiting class under Lane Kiffin. In the latest segment of “College Football Players Are Finally Getting Paid,” the top JUCO recruit in the country rocked up to Ole Miss in a Lamborghini to sign for the Rebels. The glorious NIL days are here and recruits are making the most of it.
