Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Defensive backs Caleb McDougle (45) and Tony Mitchell (27) work against each other during practice at the University Alabama Thursday. Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK

Ole Miss Football Secures Commitment From Former Alabama Crimson Tide Signee

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Jan 20, 2026 2:08 PM ET

Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Tony Mitchell has committed to Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels after going public with a decision via social media on Tuesday.

Mitchell signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2023 Recruiting Cycle as a Top-150 prospect in America where he appeared in seven games as a true freshman in Tuscaloosa.

From there, the talented defensive back then made the move to East Mississippi Community College where he spent on season - seeing a meteoric rise to the No. 2 overall player at the JUCO ranks.

After stints with Alabama and EMCC, the 6-foot-1, 210-pounder then signed with Mississippi State where he spent one season in Starkville as he continues his journey at the collegiate level.

Now, the former Under Armour All-American has made his move to the Ole Miss Rebels where he's signed with Golding and Co. for the 2026 season.

Let’s Do It @OleMissFB pic.twitter.com/lzcepVq8Rf
— Tony Mitchell (@DatGuyTM) January 20, 2026

Mitchell is another solid addition to the defensive backfield for the Rebels with his SEC experience set to give the program a boost in the secondary alongside multiple newcomers.

Ole Miss currently holds the No. 2 rated Transfer Portal Class in America headlined by a myriad of immediate impact players on both sides of the ball heading into the 2026 season.

Who's in for the Rebels?

The Transfer Portal Additions [26]:

Jay Crawford – Auburn (CB)
Keaton Thomas – Baylor (LB)
Jonathan Maldonado – Nevada (EDGE)
Sharif Denson – Florida (CB)
Jeheim Oatis – Colorado (DT)
Michai Boireau – Florida (DT)
Carius Curne – LSU (OL)
Edwin Joseph – Florida State (S)
Brady Prieskorn – Michigan (TE)
Deuce Knight – Auburn (QB)
Cameron Miller – Kentucky (WR)
JT Lindsey – LSU (RB)
Joenel Aguero - Georgia (S)
Troy Everett - Oklahoma (OL)
Walker Howard - Louisiana-Lafayette (QB)
Isaiah Spencer - Virginia Tech (WR)
Darrell Gill Jr. - Syracuse (WR)
Tah'j Butler - Georgia Tech (LB)
Jordan Renaud - Alabama (DL)
Blake Purchase - Oregon (EDGE)
Johntay Cook - Syracuse (WR)
Michael Smith - South Carolina (TE)
Joshua Dye - Southern Utah (RB)
Enoch Wangoy - Florida (OT)
Makhi Frazier - Michigan State (RB)
Tony Mitchell - Mississippi State (S)