Miami commit, four-star linebacker Elijah Melendez will officially visit Ole Miss this weekend
Osceola (Fla.) linebacker Elijah Melendez has been one of the longest-running commits in Mario Cristobal’s 2025 class. But, Ole Miss is trying to change that. In fact, Melendez might be on the clock this weekend as he will take his official visit to Oxford, Miss., starting on Friday.
Melendez is the nation’s No. 169 overall prospect and No. 20 linebacker in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average which utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3 ranks him higher than the other four major recruiting services. He is the No. 111 overall prospect and No. 9 linebacker in the 2025 On300.
The 6-foot-2, 225 pound prospect came away with glowing reviews last time he was at Ole Miss. His primary recruiter is Kevin Smith. The Florida native made quite the impression earlier this spring.
“My relationship with Kevin Smith is great,” Melendez said. “He’s a real dawg and he knows a lot. And he cares for real and we’re locked in.”
Ole Miss LB target Elijah Melendez (Photo credit: Elijah Melendez)
Elijah Melendez also got to meet his potential future position coach last visit to Ole Miss.
“Coach PG is smart as they get,” Melendez said. “He’s a really cool person as well and I just enjoy being around the Ole Miss a lot.”
And of course, he had to meet with head coach Lane Kiffin before leaving town. The two had a sit-down conversation which led to his return trip this weekend. The Rebels seem poised, alongside Auburn, to challenge Miami for a flip.
“Coach Kiffin is a really cool person and he’s straight-forward,” Melendez said. “Doesn’t beat around the bush and I like that a lot.”
@BenjaminRivals @AnthonyYero1 @canes_county @305Sportss @adamgorney @MikeM1127 pic.twitter.com/FDTb9DP596— Elijah melendez (@BamBam_1010) February 18, 2024
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