#58
RJ Whitehead
Returning to Southern Miss for 2026
RJ Whitehead
He got to Southern Miss by way of UTEP.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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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
- 52% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: +9 net (37 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
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology