Ole Miss Rebels surging for 2027 QB prospect – ‘One of my favorites right now’

Cheshire Academy (Conn.) quarterback Keegan Croucher has quickly become one of the hottest names in the 2027 class this summer. After bursting on the scene earlier this year, he has added notable offers from Michigan, Penn State, Indiana, Ole Miss, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, and Syracuse.

Now, the 6-foot-4, 195 pound recruit is fielding interest from some of the nation’s best. And because of this, the nation’s No. 10 junior quarterback prospect and 125th-ranked overall player in the 2027 class has a few trips on the docket this fall.

Croucher spoke with Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong Monday about his upcoming trips and what he thinks of a few of the top programs in the country. He kicks things off in September when Ole Miss hosts LSU.

“I love their offensive coaching staff,” Croucher said. “You start with the head coach who is an offensive guru. Then Coach Weis as their OC and what he has done is phenomenal. Also the addition of Coach (Joe) Judge as their quarterbacks coach last year. Having a coach who has been at all levels and knows football better than anyone else is awesome to have.

“They’ve been one of my favorites so far. Can’t wait to see them this year.”

Keegan Croucher will head from SEC country to the Big Ten northwest for Oregon and Southern Cal in November as well.

“Oregon has done an excellent job in my recruitment,” Croucher said. “I’ve been in touch with them a lot. Their offense speaks for itself. Coach (Will) Stein has done a tremendous job with the offense and their quarterbacks. They have one of the best recruiting classes every year.

“Very excited about Oregon as well.”

His final excursion will take him all the way back across the country closer to home. He’s unsure of when, but Croucher plans on going to see a game at Penn State as well.

“Penn State, I’ve been in touch with the longest,” Croucher said. “Coach (Danny) O’Brien and Coach (Andy) Kotelnicki have done a tremendous job with recruiting me. I’ve been there four times, so I’m very familiar with the staff.

“I love what they are doing and did with Drew Allar as their quarterback. I think I play like him a little bit. I’m excited to get back down there. It is closer to home. Only about a four-hour drive so that’s nice.

“Excited to see what they do this year.”