Mississippi State CB transferring to competing Ole Miss

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterDec 18, 2023, 03:01 PM ET

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Mississippi State cornerback Decamerion Richardson revealed Monday that he is moving to in-state rival Ole Miss.Richardson is a senior with one year of eligibility staying and has actually been a big part of the Mississippi State defense the past few seasons. He was 3rd on the team in takes on in 2022 with 85, and also had three pass breakups.He began in

all 12 games this previous season and was once again 3rd on the team in overall takes on with 79. He also had one deal with for loss and 7 pass breakups.The addition provides

Lane Kiffin and defensive coordinator Pete Golding another huge protective piece in the transfer portal this offseason. The coaches have actually reworked the defensive lineup through the portal by adding in players such as Richardson, Illinois corner Tahveon Nicholson, Oklahoma security Secret Lawrence and Indiana security Louis Moore.Ole Miss was likewise able to get Florida defensive end Princely Umanmielen to move. Umanmielen had 11.5 tackles for loss and seven sacks this season and rejected a chance at the NFL draft to play one last season.In addition to the defensive players currently dedicated, the coaches are trying to reel

in Texas A&M defensive deal with transfer Walter Nolen. He’s the former No. 1-ranked recruit in the 2022 recruiting class and just recently took a visit to Ole Miss.