Ole Miss Football Extends Offer to Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State EDGE Target

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 1:28 PM ET

Cincinnati (Ohio) Anderson four-star edge rusher Antwoine Higgins continues emerging as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle this offseason.

Higgins, a Top-10 prospect in Ohio, has reeled in offers from the likes of the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Tennessee Volunteers, among several others.

Now, Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels have entered the race for the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder as his recruitment process blossoms this offseason.

Ole Miss has dipped into Ohio this week to offer the electrifying defensive duo of Higgins and four-star cornerback Ashton Alston.

The rising-juniors total over 70 combined offers with Kiffin and Co. getting in on the action this week.

After a great conversation with @CoachB_BROWN & @jerms3_ I’m excited to receive an offer from @OleMissFB @CoachEvanDreyer @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/5Kj9FkdP1c
— Antwoine Higgins jr (@5starrr_twon) August 1, 2025

God is Good #AGTG Blessed to receive an offer @OleMissFB Thanks for the great conversation and evaluation I appreciate @CoachB_BROWN , @jerms3_ and @derek_115 for this opportunity ️ @CoachEvanDreyer @OMRebelNation @LandSharkNation pic.twitter.com/SWrDosNCoP
— Ashton “Ace” Alston (@acemoney_6) July 31, 2025

For Alston, the 5-foot-11, 175-pounder has earned scholarships from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Tennessee Volunteers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, among several others.

Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels have entered the mix after extending an offer to the talented Ohio native on Thursday.

During Alston's sophomore campaign in 2024, he rounded out the season with 46 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 10 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions.

Now, he's seen his recruitment process blossom this offseason with multiple Southeastern Conference schools entering the mix.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are also a program to monitor in his recruitment process after an unofficial visit to South Bend this offseason.

“What made Notre Dame stand out was the culture, environment and brotherhood,” Alston told Rivals on April 18. “What I fell in love with is what they have planned for you after the NFL — like, what they can do for you outside of football.

“Education is very important to me. Notre Dame is a great place where I can get a great education. Then, when I’m done with football, I can do something else with my life.”

This article first appeared on Ole Miss Rebels on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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