Ole Miss Football Hosting Coveted Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns Target

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 2:46 PM ET

Orlando (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star edge rusher Jake Kreul remains a priority prospect for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle.

Kreul, the No. 7 rated EDGE in America, is coming off of an impressive junior campaign while facing fierce competition on the national stage.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Sunshine State native has blossomed into an elite-level recruit with Ole Miss, Oklahoma, LSU, Ohio State and Colorado, among others, battling for his services.

Kreul is in the midst of a pivotal stretch of his process with official visit season in full swing and coaches swinging by for in-home visits; all while dissecting his contending schools.

He's had Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes on the official visit schedule alongside the Ohio State Buckeyes, Florida Gators, Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns.

Despite not originally being on the docket, the Ole Miss Rebels are ramping up their push for Kreul with defensive coordinator Pete Golding making the trip down to the Sunshine State last month for an in-home visit.

Now, it's set the stage for Kreul to take an official visit with the Rebels. He is currently in Oxford for a midweek official.

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Kreul is navigating a challenging stretch in his recruitment process while suiting up for IMG Academy as well on the national stage.

“The communication is super-important to me. Early on, someone told me to go to a school that is desperate for you. The communication and how hard schools recruit me show me a lot,” Kreul told On3 Sports in November.

“That and how the coaches teach means a lot to me. I love ball, so who can teach me will go a long way in my recruitment.”

After two seasons with Bishop Moore in Orlando, Kreul made the move to IMG Academy.

During his sophomore campaign in 2023, he ended the year with 76 total tackles, he notched 34 tackles for loss and a whopping 17 sacks.

Then, he made the move to IMG Academy for his junior season in 2024 alongside a myriad of Division I prospects at IMG.

Despite sharing the field with coveted recruits, Kreul still managed to rack up 39 tackles, six sacks and 11 QB hurries in last season.

Now, he's one of the most-sought after prospects remaining on the market with the Ole Miss Rebels intensifying their pursuit.

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

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