Oct 28, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive coorinator Pete Golding watches from the sidelines during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football Lands Commitment From Fast-Rising Mississippi Linebacker

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels have landed a commitment from Oxford (Miss.) linebacker Jiyez Fleming, he revealed via social media on Sunday.

Fleming made his way to campus on Saturday for the program's Southeastern Conference clash against the Arkansas Razorbacks where he received an offer from the staff.

Less than 24 hours later, the 6-foot, 218-pounder revealed a commitment to Kiffin and Co. after going public with a decision.

Fleming's offer from the Ole Miss Rebels became the first SEC offer on the sheet for Fleming with scholarships coming in from South Alabama, Arkansas State, Southern Miss, and Liberty, among others, across his prep career.

But it's the hometown program that wins out for the fast-rising defender with Fleming feeling at home during his unofficial visit at Vaught Hemingway Stadium this past weekend.

For first in for most just want to say thanks to god, my coaches, my teammates and family. That being said will be committing to the university of Mississippi #hottytotty❤️ pic.twitter.com/Y4GgeyocPC
— Jiyez Fleming (@Jiyez_fleming) September 14, 2025

“The game was electric,” Fleming told Rivals. “Love the atmosphere, loved the fans and only good vibes and love from the coaches. I feel like the offer was the icing on the cake. Now, it’s time to work and to show all the other SEC schools why they shouldn’t have counted me out.”

The Oxford (Miss.) native plays for the local high school where Kiffin and the staff have kept tabs on in recent years.

Kiffin's son, Knox, is a quarterback for Oxford High School as he begins emerging as a name to know on the recruiting scene.

For Fleming, the opportunity to stay home was something that he couldn't pass up on.

“Just felt like that was home and so I just thought in my head that I need to go ahead and get it started and start my own brand,” Fleming said to Rivals. “The coaches showed the most love every (time). That being said, the ‘Sip is the crib. HOTTY TODDY.”

Now, the fast-rising defender joins a 2027 Recruiting Class with three total commitments where Fleming sits alongside four-star defensive lineman Jamarkus Pittman and Mississippi defensive back Trae Collins.

Ole Miss is off to a quick start in next year's class with the program up to a trio of pledges as it currently stands.

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

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