With that trio of announcements, Kiffin’s first staff as the Ole Miss football head coach will be: Terrell Buckley … Durkin — all of those guys recruited me hard during the process. touchdowns. The newest member of the Ole Miss Rebels most likely looked to transfer after the staff turnover in Starkville and his position coach, Terrell Buckley, left Oktibbeha County for Ole Miss. He coached at MSU from 2016-19, coming over from Louisville. As a running back and wide receiver on offense, Breedlove had 601 rushing yards and 158 receiving yards with 12 total touchdowns. Pearl-Cohn coach Tony Brunetti said Breedlove was recruited as a cornerback for the Rebels. (Coach) Lane Kiffin and (co-defensive coordinator D.J.) A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Terrell Buckley Added To Ole Miss Coaching Staff, January 20, 2020 at 10:21 PM CST - Updated January 20 at 10:21 PM, Dozens of kayakers hit the Pascagoula River racing 12.5 miles. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound senior from Pearl-Cohn tweeted the announcement Sunday. "I felt like it was the best fit for me," Breedlove said. By Michael Dugan | January 20, 2020 at 10:21 PM CST - Updated January 20 at 10:21 PM . All rights reserved. Buckley spent the last four seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State where he had great success. Jones was an Under Armour All-American as well as an Alabama-Mississippi All-Star who finished his last two years at Northwest Rankin with 70 tackles and seven interceptions as well as 1,772 yards receiving and 26(!) (Cornerbacks coach) Terrell Buckley is a big factor in why I chose Ole Miss. He is the fifth commitment in the class for Ole Miss. Kyndrich Breedlove has visited Ole Miss one time. Breedlove first told Durkin he was committing before contacting Buckley and Kiffin about his decision. The 2018 group of corners at MSU did not allow a passing touchdown all season under Buckley’s watch, according to the press release sent out by the school. He has three years of eligibility remaining. The Northwest Rankin product is flipping the script. "They have a new defensive staff over there. "It's a blessing for him," Brunetti said. Mississippi State defensive back and former anti-Ole Miss tweet star Jarrian Jones has announced via Twitter that he will be transferring to, you guessed it, Ole Miss. He is the ninth commitment among the state's top 20 college prospects from the Class of 2021. That, and he is close with several of his fellow 2019 classmates who chose to sign with the Rebels. OXFORD, Miss. As if the off-season couldn’t get any weirder, it did. (Coach) Lane Kiffin and (co-defensive coordinator D.J.) (WLOX) - … (Cornerbacks coach) Terrell Buckley is a big factor in why I chose Ole Miss. They felt like this was the best situation for him.". It was yet another double-digit receptions day for our son. 31 athlete in the country and 444th overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite. Breedlove, the No. I'd be on the phone with him. 14 college football prospect in Tennessee for the Class of 2021, committed to Ole Miss on Sunday. Breedlove said Buckley and special teams coordinator Blake Gideon and Durkin were the key coaches recruiting him. On defense, he had 21 total tackles and an interception. The newest member of the Ole Miss Rebels most likely looked to transfer after the staff turnover in Starkville and his position coach, Terrell Buckley, left Oktibbeha County for Ole Miss. native played in 11 games last year as a true freshman, starting one game making 12 tackles, breaking up two passes, and recovering a fumble. Breedlove hasn't been able to visit the campus since the COVID-19 pandemic led the NCAA to disallow in-person recruiting in mid-March. He will join Cane Ridge wide receiver Adonai Mitchell as a member of the Rebels' 2021 signing class. Former Pascagoula standout and recent College Football Hall of Fame inductee Terrell Buckley was added to the Ole Miss staff as a cornerbacks coach. The former four-star athlete from Mississippi was originally committed to Oklahoma before flipping and signing with Mississippi State. (WLOX) - The final piece to the Lane Kiffin coaching staff puzzle is a familiar one for fans on the coast. He's going to blossom into a great player.". Red Cup Rebellion, an Ole Miss Rebels community, Mississippi State DB Jarrian Jones to transfer to Ole Miss, Rebels in the Pros: Week Six went Downtown, Road to History: Despite 1-3 start, Elijah Moore is still on pace. Breedlove is the No. "Coach Kiffin is a serious guy. ... — Terrell Buckley … He chose the Rebels over Auburn, LSU, Tennessee and Texas A&M. 208 DeBuys RoadBiloxi, MS 39531(228) 896-1313. He doesn't talk all that much. Buckley was officially announced as Ole Miss’ new cornerbacks coach on Saturday. A born and raised Midwesterner, Michael Dugan joins the WLOX team as a Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. "He's a talented athlete. OXFORD, Miss. I think I will fit well there at Ole Miss.". Coaching wise, he's a great coach. His 6’0, 190-pound frame will be a welcomed addition to Buckley’s room and I fully expect him to be a factor in 2021, assuming he will not receive a waiver to play this season. "He had several opportunities and this is the best one for him. "They are getting a hard-working cornerback," Brunetti said. Jones was close with Joe Moorhead and was an instrumental part of the Bulldogs’ 2019 signing class, helping them reel in the likes of Charles Cross, Nathan Pickering, and De’Monte Russell. Pearl-Cohn celebrates semifinal victory over Covington, Pearl-Cohn celebrates 2019 semifinal victory over Covington, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As mentioned above, Buckley had to have played a huge part in Jones’ decision to transfer to Ole Miss. Reach Tom Kreager at 615-259-8089 or tkreager@tennessean.com and on Twitter @Kreager. Copyright 2020 WLOX. Terrell Buckley Added To Ole Miss Coaching Staff. Jones brings a ton of athleticism and play-making ability to the Rebels’ secondary that is desperately in need of it. Mitchell, a 2020 graduate, doesn't plan to enroll until January. The Brandon, Miss. @bartonsimmons @Cassidy_Rob @Kreager @CSmithScout @BallHawkU @PCHS_Firebirds @BuckFitz pic.twitter.com/B6dyTcKyfK. The last dozen seasons, Nix has been Ole Miss’ running backs coach.