#50
Joe Rounds
Returning to Southern Miss for 2026
Suffolk, Va. → King's Fork HS
via southernmiss.com ↗Joe Rounds
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 90% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #83 · 2026 recruiting class #108
Background
Virginia Union: Played four seasons at Virginia Union…Redshirted one season…Earned all-conference and all-region and was a two-time CIAA champion at center for the program…High School: Prepped at King’s Fork High School.
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