6 Best Ole Miss Rebels Football Players, Ranked

Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against Oklahoma State in the first quarter at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Friday, Jan. 2, 2004.
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The Ole Miss Rebels are among the most prominent programs in college football. 

Right now, their football odds are available at the BetMGM online sportsbook. There, you can find college football odds not only on individual games, but also on awards and picking Ole Miss to win the national championship, too.

Below, I’ve ranked the six best Rebels players. 

Who Are the Best Ole Miss Rebels Football Players?

RankPlayerPositionOle Miss Years
1Eli ManningQB2000-2003
2Jaxson DartQB2022-2024
3Archie ManningQB1968-1970
4Patrick WillisLB2003-2006
5Deuce McAllisterRB1997-2000
6Wesley WallsDE/TE1985-1988

1. Eli Manning

The younger brother of Peyton and son of Archie, Eli Manning still holds the school records for passing touchdowns (84) and total touchdowns (86), and ranks third in total offence (9,984). 

He also won the Maxwell Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2003, and was a second-team All-American in 2003. 

Manning also finished third in Heisman voting in 2003. 

The team retired his No. 10, and he’s also in the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame. 

2. Jaxson Dart

Dart played for Ole Miss from 2022 to 2024. 

He recorded 10,617 passing yards (first in program history), 72 passing touchdowns (second), 12,117 total yards of offence (first), and 84 total touchdowns (second). 

He also holds single-season records in total yards (4,774) and passing yards (4,279). 

Dart led the NCAA in passing in 2024 and, in that same year, was named first-team All-SEC. 

3. Archie Manning

Eli’s father, Archie, comes in at No. 3. 

During his time playing, Archie set numerous school records and ranks 10th in total offence (5,576), sixth in touchdowns responsible for (56), and eighth in passing touchdowns (31). 

He was named the SEC Player of the Year in 1969, was a third-team All-American, was two-time first-team All-SEC, and his No. 18 was retired by the Rebels. 

Archie is in the College Football Hall of Fame. 

4. Patrick Willis

Playing three seasons for the Rebels, Willis ranks sixth all-time in tackles with 355. He also ranks seventh in single-season tackles with 137. 

A member of the Pro and College Football Hall of Fame, Willis won the Butkus Award and the Jack Lambert Trophy, was the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2006, was a consensus All-American, a first-team All-American, and a two-time first-team All-SEC selection. 

In his 2006 season, which earned him the SEC Defensive Player of the Year, Willis recorded 137 total tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, seven passes defended, one fumble recovery, and two forced fumbles. 

5. Deuce McAllister

McAllister last played for Ole Miss in 2000, but he still holds school records in rushing yards (3,060) and rushing touchdowns (37). 

He was named first-team All-SEC in 1999 and 2000 and second-team All-American in 1998. 

McAllister had just one season with 1,000+ rushing yards but had double-digit touchdowns in back-to-back seasons to end his college career. 

6. Wesley Walls

A tight end in his final season, Walls is in the College Football Hall of Fame after playing defensive end for three years before converting to tight end. 

As a senior, Walls caught 36 passes for 426 yards and three touchdowns. 

Walls was a first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC.

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Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Richard Janvrin is a content writer for BetMGM. His work is also published at sites like Forbes, WSN, Gambling.com, Legal Sports Report, and more. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire.