The spring transfer portal closed at the end of the day on April 30, but Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was still actively strengthening the roster. With Amorion Walker’s departure back to Michigan, the cornerback position looked like an area that needed a player.
As is the norm in the off-season, Kiffin beat out other top programs to secure Houston cornerback Isaiah Hamilton. The senior chose to commit to the Rebels, turning down offers from Michigan, Missouri, and Alabama, where he was set to visit this weekend.
In his lone season with the Houston Cougars, Hamilton had 50 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 4 pass break-ups. He played at Texas Southern in his previous three seasons but did not feature in his freshman season. In his two seasons as a starter, he totaled 40 tackles, 7 interceptions, and a sack.
Hamilton will share a cornerback room with two seasoned corners: Alabama transfer Trey Amos and Tennessee transfer Brandon Turnage. The Rebels also have inexperienced players in Chris Graves and Jarell Stinson. The room appears to be in a state that Kiffin and secondary coach Bryan Brown are pleased with.
Ole Miss might still actively pursue an edge player and, unexpectedly, a wide receiver. Kiffin has not finished assembling the roster for the 2024 season.
