BREAKING: Tez Johnson Flips Commitment to Ole Miss Over Penn State, Oregon State, and Others Due to…
BREAKING: Tez Johnson Flips Commitment to Ole Miss Over Penn State, Oregon State, and Others Due to Family Connection
Tez Johnson, the electrifying wide receiver who had been one of the most sought-after prospects in the transfer portal, stunned the college football world today by committing to Ole Miss. This decision came after months of speculation linking him to Penn State, Oregon State, and several other prominent programs.
The sudden flip wasn’t just about football. Sources close to the situation revealed that Johnson’s choice was driven by a deep personal connection to the Ole Miss community. Johnson’s older brother, Malik, had recently relocated to Oxford to take on a coaching position at the university. Their reunion wasn’t initially seen as a factor in Tez’s recruitment, but it grew in significance as the family spent more time together during the recruiting process.
“It’s more than football,” Johnson said at his announcement. “Ole Miss feels like home. Having Malik here, someone I’ve looked up to my whole life, made it an easy choice. Family is everything to me, and I want to build something special here, not just for myself but for us.”
This move shifts the landscape in the SEC West, with Ole Miss gaining a dynamic playmaker who is expected to contribute immediately. Johnson’s speed and versatility will add a new dimension to the Rebels’ offense, and head coach Lane Kiffin didn’t shy away from expressing his excitement.
“Tez is a game-changer,” Kiffin said in a statement. “But more than that, he’s a young man with incredible character. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the family.”
While Penn State and Oregon State expressed disappointment in losing out on the coveted receiver, both programs wished him well. Oregon State head coach Jonathan Smith even noted, “Sometimes, life’s decisions are bigger than football. We respect Tez’s choice and wish him nothing but success.”
As Johnson begins his journey with Ole Miss, fans are already speculating about how his presence will transform the team’s offensive strategy. For Tez, though, the decision was simple: follow his heart and pla
y for family.