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Keon Young
Returning to Ole Miss for 2026
Jr. · Bartow, Fla. → Lakeland
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Keon Young
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Ole Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Safety · 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 #6527
Peaked at #6527 this season.
Background
2025 (FRESHMAN): Member of the 2024-25 signing class … Enrolled early and participated in spring drills. HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked as a four-star prospect by On3 and Rivals … Rated as a top-35 safety nationally by Rivals (No. 26), On3 (No. 30) and 247 (No. 32) … Ranked as a top-50 overall player in Flo...