Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Steals the Spotlight as 5-Star WR Snubs Deion Sanders and Colorado

The recruitment battle is intensifying with each passing day as every program strives to attract their favorite prospects and earn their trust. However, it wouldn’t be enjoyable without an opponent to compete against for our aspirations. This same scenario is unfolding in the pursuit of securing the commitment of a five-star recruit, Winston Watkins. A storm is brewing around Deion Sanders and Lane Kiffin, both eager to satisfy their hunger for success. Yet, it appears that Coach Kiffin already holds an advantage.

On November 17, Venice’s star wide receiver Winston Watkins took to his official Instagram account to hype his commitment before the transfer portal closed this year. He captioned the post, “Almost that time, December 4th, mark your calendar!! 🤠” Well, Winston’s post carries the list of programs interested in getting him into their team. However, what took everyone’s attention was Deion Sanders’s Colorado Buffs and Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss presence in it. This instantly sparked a debate about Winston joining the Rebels, which is not a good sign for the Buffs.

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In case you missed it, Winston Watkins, a 5-star WR and Florida’s No. 1 player, initially committed to Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffs back in 2022. As one of the first big names to pledge to Deion Sanders, it was a huge win for the program. But within a year, he decommitted to explore other options. Now, with Colorado back in the mix alongside SEC giants like Alabama, Georgia, and even Ole Miss, fans are buzzing. Adding Watkins to their already talented receiver corps would be a major coup for the Rebels. Will Watkins stick with the Buffs this time—or is Lane Kiffin quietly making a move?

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Well, it’s seen as very rare for a player to de-commit from a program and again join it. And this might be the case with wide receiver Winston Watkins as he finally makes his selection. Even fans are reflecting on the same emotion that there is more possibility of Watkins going into the Lane Kiffins program, saying “it’s ole miss.”

However, given Deion Sanders and the team’s recent success, including a top-16 playoff ranking and bowl eligibility, there’s a chance Watkins might reconsider his decision. But it all looks quite puzzling right now. Even this fan is confused and confirmed at the same about Winston’s next move—“It’s either Colorado or Ole Miss, but I think it’s gone, Ole Miss.”

However, fan speculation might carry some weight as before the start of the season Winston Watkins visited Oxford and had a pretty great time there, which might be another reason for their growing perplexity as they say, “🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬 but I know you’re going to miss 🤦🏽‍♂️” Apart from that, Winston even mentioned that “Ole Miss is a school that I talk to a lot.” If that’s the case, Lane Kiffin already won half the battle against Deion Sanders.

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Moreover, adding fuel to the fire, Watkins labeled Rebels “interesting” in one of his interviews, which is a prime example of his inclination towards Kiffin’s program. Even this fan is sure about Winston’s next move, as they said, “He’s committing to ole Miss.” Now that the ball is in Winston’s court, let’s see if he goes back to Boulder or chooses the Rebels.