Ole Miss Hits In-State JUCOs for CB Javien Hamilton and DE Tim Bonner
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @HogManInLA
The recruiting efforts put forth by the Ole Miss coaching staff on the defensive side of the ball has worked well thus far with Dave Wommack and Jason Jones landing two more commits on Saturday in cornerback Javien Hamilton and defensive end Tim Bonner.
Bonner is a Louisville Cardinals bounce back who will play his freshman season with East Mississippi Community College. Originally from Demopolis High School in Demopolis (AL), Bonner announced his transfer from the Cardinals in mid-October. During Bonner’s senior season, he had 84 tackles, 31 tackles for a loss, and nine sacks fielding offers from teams like Kentucky and Mississippi State.
The Rebels secured Bonner’s commitment over Texas A&M, Western Kentucky, Iowa State, Indiana, Colorado State, and Southern Miss.
Hamilton is another JUCO transfer sticking to a home state school for the next level. The former Bay Springs High School talent had a solid freshman season coming up with 22 tackles, 19 solo, through seven games played. He also contributed on special teams with 16 kick returns covering 373 yards.
The Rebels offered Hamilton on July 25 beating out reported offers from Texas-San Antonio, Southern Miss, and Cincinnati for his commitment.
The Rebels now have 15 total commitments with 11 of those pledges set to play defense once in Oxford. The class is highlighted by four-star recruits Willie Gay and D.D. Bowie.
Ole Miss 2017 Verbal Commitment List (15)
SS AJ Harris, 6-0, 190, Bob Jones HS, Madison, AL
CB Javien Hamilton, 5-10, 170, Jones County JC, Ellisville, MS
CB Jamar Richardson, 5-11.5, 167, Aliceville HS, Aliceville, AL
CB Devin Rockette, 5-11, 165, Oxford HS, Oxford, MS
LB Josh Clarke, 6-3, 220, Riverdale HS, New Orleans, LA
LB Willie Gay, 6-1.5, 215, Starkville HS, Starkville, MS
DE Tim Bonner, 6-4, 220, East Mississippi C.C., Scooba, MS
DE Rasool Clemons, 6-6, 215, East Mississippi C.C., Scooba, MS
DE Jay Johnson, 6-4, 210, East Mississippi C.C., Scooba, MS
DE Bryan Jones, 6-5, 240, Madison Prep, Baton Rouge, LA
DE Markel Winters, Jones County J.C., Ellisville, MS
OG Ben Brown, 6-4, 285, St. Aloysius HS, Vicksburg, MS
OG Lavante Epson, 6-3, 315, Washington School, Greenville, MS
QB Alex Faniel, 6-5, 225, Glen Allen HS, Glen Allen, VA
ATH/WR D.D. Bowie, 6-1, 200, Morton HS, Morton, MS
Photo credit: scout.com; Tim Bonner at a camp.