Ole Miss Rallies to Keep Princewill Umanmielen Amid Portal Talk

Ole Miss is reportedly negotiating to keep pass rusher Princewill Umanmielen after he announced plans to enter the transfer portal; the Rebels recently signed a new contract with him, but conversations are ongoing and nothing is final. Umanmielen, who joined Ole Miss in 2025 from Nebraska, tallied 44 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 9 sacks this past season. With Friday marking the deadline for players to notify schools of portal intent, Ole Miss has been active in retention and portal activity, including deals for Kewan Lacy and Trinidad Chambliss (the latter contingent on eligibility).