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Ford Beeker
Returning to Ole Miss for 2026
Jr. · Tuscaloosa, Ala. → Tuscaloosa Academy
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Ford Beeker
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ole Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Ole Miss
Returning around him
- 18% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 2 Ole Miss players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +3 net (28 in / 25 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Ole Miss · Last season: 13-2 (AP #6) · Talent rank #21 · 2026 recruiting class #22
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #7017
Peaked at #7017 this season.
Background
2025 (FRESHMAN): Non-scholarship player who joined the team prior to the start of fall camp. PERSONAL: Full name is Chris Vernon Beeker … Born May 30, 2006 … Son of Chris and Carlley Beeker … Public policy leadership major.