Ole Miss seeking nearly $1 million from former players

Lane Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss to LSU is still causing a ripple effect.

Now, with weeks to go before the regular season starts, Ole Miss is suing two former players who are now at LSU. The lawsuit asks for a total of $1 million from the players due to a “breach of contract.”

“The Rebels are seeking $550,000 from former defensive end Princewill Umanmielen and $400,000 from former guard Devin Harper, plus attorneys’ fees and court costs, in a breach of contract complaint,” as reported by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach.

Ole Miss released a statement regarding the breach of contract.

“The University of Mississippi has a responsibility to enforce its contractual terms, and this position is consistent with the actions of other institutions in the current landscape of college athletics.”

Both players signed deals to return to Ole Miss before reversing course and deciding to follow Lane Kiffin to the LSU Tigers. 

Umanmielen, a star pass-rusher, entered the portal on Jan. 20 but signed his deal on Jan. 3, and Harper signed a deal with Ole Miss on Jan. 6 before signing with LSU on Jan. 16.