Ole Miss Football, Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Finalists for Elite OL

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 12:29 PM ET

Clarksville (Tenn.) Kirkwood four-star offensive lineman Kamari Blair is three schools with the Ole Miss Rebels firmly in the mix for his services.

Blair, the No. 22 rated offensive tackle in America, has cruised up the recruiting rankings as a sought-after prospect by multiple programs as he locks in on a commitment this summer.

Lane Kiffin and Co. continue pushing all the right buttons for the coveted target as he begins to evaluate the contenders in his process down the stretch.

“They’re up there right now. I’m a big relationship guy so the relationship I have with coach Garrison and James and then the offense that Lane Kiffin runs (stands out),” Blair told Rivals after his Ole Miss OV.

“We don’t talk every single day, but when we do talk, it’s very personal, not just like generic talk.”

The 6-foot-6, 280-pounder has received significant SEC interest with a myriad of programs set to battle it out for his services with a commitment timeframe in mind.

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— Kamari Blair (@KamariBlair64) July 13, 2025

Blair recently revealed his three finalists with the Ole Miss Rebels joining the Tennessee Volunteers and South Carolina Gamecocks.

It's a list consisting of multiple heavy-hitters as the Rebels look to position themselves as the offseason continues.

The hometown Tennessee Volunteers will be a team to monitor in his process, but Kiffin and the Rebels remain in the mix.

“In-state four-star offensive tackle Kamari Blair has shot up the board,” Rivals wrote on July 9. “South Carolina and Ole Miss have done a good job there but the Vols’ pitch to stay in-state has been enticing.”

According to On3 Sports, Blair sees the "player-first" approach from the Ole Miss staff as a positive piece the their recruiting pitch.

Now, Blair is set to reveal a commitment decision on Wednesday, July 16 as he narrows his focus to the three schools down the stretch.

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

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