Several Rebels sign free agent deals with NFL teams
Six Ole Miss Rebels signed free-agent deals with NFL teams on Saturday following the 2013 NFL Draft. (more…) (April 29, 2013, Page 1B)
Holloway trading in sneakers for cleats
One of Ole Miss’ most celebrated basketball players may end up playing in the NFL. Instead of trying to pursue a spot on an NBA team first, Murphy Holloway, the Rebels’ all-time leader in rebounds, is hoping to catch passes from the likes of Tom Brady, Joe Flacco or Drew Brees if at all possible. (more…) (April 24, 2013, Page 9)
Rebels take part in annual Pro Day
Sweat never felt better to several former Ole Miss players who are desperately trying to make an impression with NFL scouts. A total of 20 Rebels, recently through with their senior season or just a year removed, worked out for scouts representing 15 NFL teams Thursday in the Indoor Practice Facility. (more…) (March 8, 2013, Page 6A)
Rebels try to impress scouts at OM Pro Day
Just because they may be done suiting up in red and blue doesn’t necessarily mean several Ole Miss football players need to hang up their spikes.
Friday at the Indoor Practice Facility 12 Rebels ran, jumped, and lifted for 20 National Football League scouts in an attempt to either improve their draft stock, or, in the cases of some of the lesser-known prospects, catch the attention of a team. (more…) (March 12, 2012, Page 2B)
Massie remains committed to entering NFL Draft
BLOG: An Ole Miss spokesman recently confirmed that junior offensive lineman Bobby Massie did not withdraw his name from the 2012 NFL Draft pool. (more…) (January 16, 2012)
Powe selected by Kansas City
Former Ole Miss defensive tackle Jerrell Powe heard his name called in the 2011 National Football League Draft on Saturday, selected in the sixth round by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 199th overall pick. (more…) (May 2, 2011, Page 3B)
DT Laurent to play in East-West Shrine Game
Ole Miss defensive tackle Ted Laurent has accepted an invitation to play in the 86th East-West Shrine Game. The game will be held Jan. 22 at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., kicking off at 3 p.m. CT on NFL Network. (more…) (January 14, 2011, Page 6A)
BLOG: Powe declares for NFL Draft
Earlier today Ole Miss senior defensive tackle Jerrell Powe declared for the NFL Draft. (more…) (December 4, 2010)
BLOG: Could Bolden have decision to make?
If you believe various scouting websites and publications, junior running back Brandon Bolden may have to make a decision during the off season as to whether or not he wants to return to Ole Miss for his senior season. (more…) (November 23, 2010)
Snead becomes draft day laughing stock
THE GODFREY SHOW – Twelve quarterbacks were selected in the 2010 NFL Draft. Jevan Snead wasn’t one of them. This was not the year for Snead to go pro. Ill-advised? Absolutely. Pick up this week’s issue of Oxford Town and read about Snead’s disappointing NFL draft day and sports columnist Steven Godfrey’s take on the situation. (April 29, 2010, Page 8)
