#51
Ricky Harding
Returning to Southern Miss for 2026
Bushnell, Fla. → Wildwood HS
via southernmiss.com ↗Ricky Harding
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
Linebacker · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- 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
2025 (So.): Played in nine games at New Mexico Military Institute, where he tallied 42 tackles (16 solos) with 1.5 sacks and 4.5 tackles for loss…Added three interceptions for 79 yards…Posted two pass breakups. 2024 (Fr.): Played a season at Erskine College…Appeared in four games and totaled six...
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