Jerrion Ealy has made his decision. The 2019 five-star running back has decided to play both Ole Miss football and baseball after the MLB Draft.
The decision has been a long time coming for Jerrion Ealy. He originally committed to Ole Miss in 2017 and then decommitted in January of 2019.
Ealy then flirted with Clemson before finally deciding to sign with Ole Miss last February. Even with his signature on the letter of intent, many believed he would never actually play college ball and would instead go through the MLB draft and sign with a professional team.
Coming out of high school, Ealy was the No. 3-ranked running back in the country by 247Sports.
At one point, the five-star was considered a first-round MLB prospect, but that didn’t happen and he will do what many didn’t think would happen: Play football and baseball at Ole Miss.
Ealy’s impact on the football field this year cannot be overlooked. He’s a dynamic runner and he will make an immediate impact in the Rebels’ backfield. Along with new offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez, Ealy has the potential to be one of the top freshman players in college football for 2019.
Along with Scottie Phillips in the backfield, the Ole Miss running game can be deadly. Which is what this offense will need in 2019. Starting quarterback Matt Corral is short on experience, as are the wide receivers. A solid run game will be counted on. Ealy just adds that extra boost and big-play ability the Rebels need.
Like all freshman, Ealy will have to adjust to playing the game at the SEC level. That curve is different for everyone, but if he adjusts quickly, look out for the potential of two 1,000-yard rushers in this backfield. Ealy will get to show his mettle early as Ole Miss faces Memphis to begin the year and then Arkansas in the second week of the season.