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Top Mississippi Football Recruits — Class of 2029

The highest-rated Class of 2029 football recruits from Mississippi, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The class is deepest at defensive lineman, wide receiver, offensive tackle.

Source checked Oct 21, 2026All Mississippi recruits →
Rated recruits
16
Five-stars
0
Four-stars
4
Committed
0
Uncommitted
16
Class year

Mississippi by Class

All classesClass of 2026 · 82Class of 2027 · 55Class of 2028 · 29Class of 2029 · 16
Top 16

Class of 2029 Mississippi Rankings

#PlayerHigh SchoolRatingStateNatlEst. NILCommitted
1Derrick HookerDerrick HookerOT · Class of 2029GrenadaGreenwood, MS★★★★#1#81—Uncommitted
2Derrious BurkhalterDerrious BurkhalterLB · Class of 2029Noxubee CountyMacon, MS★★★★#1#79—Uncommitted
3Jordyn FernandezJordyn FernandezDL · Class of 2029GulfportGulfport, MS★★★★#2#92—Uncommitted
4Braylan ShortBraylan ShortWR · Class of 2029Jackson AcademyJackson, MS★★★#11#296—Uncommitted
5Bryson KeyesBryson KeyesDL · Class of 2029HattiesburgHattiesburg, MS★★★★#3#146—Uncommitted
6Jakylynn MoodyJakylynn MoodyWR · Class of 2029Oak GroveHattiesburg, MS★★★#4#179—Uncommitted
7Darrius GrossDarrius GrossEDGE · Class of 2029GermantownMadison, MS★★★#6#221—Uncommitted
8Keon McNeilKeon McNeilQB · Class of 2029GautierGautier, MS★★★#9#268—Uncommitted
9Syniker TaylorSyniker TaylorWR · Class of 2029GulfportGulfport, MS★★★#10#290—Uncommitted
10Tommy BrumfieldATH · Class of 2029BrandonBrandon, MS★★★#12#320—Uncommitted
11Mishaun WaldropMishaun WaldropRB · Class of 2029TupeloTupelo, MS★★★#14#375—Uncommitted
12Tavoris JohnsonEDGE · Class of 2029Noxubee CountyMacon, MS★★★#15#381—Uncommitted
13Khalil SimsDL · Class of 2029Lake CormorantLake Cormorant, MS★★★#16#388—Uncommitted
14Kendrick Moore Jr.ATH · Class of 2029Horn LakeHorn Lake, MS★★★#17#397—Uncommitted
15Kylan GatesS · Class of 2029TupeloTupelo, MS★★★#18#443—Uncommitted
16Brenlen BlackmonBrenlen BlackmonOT · Class of 2029Jackson AcademyJackson, MS★★★#19#453—Uncommitted
Where the depth is

Positions

Defensive Linemen · 3Wide Receivers · 3Offensive Tackles · 2Edge Rushers · 2Athletes · 2Linebackers · 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the top 2029 football recruit from Mississippi?+

Derrick Hooker is the highest-rated tracked Class of 2029 football recruit from Mississippi (Grenada), a offensive tackle ranked No. 81 nationally.

How many Mississippi recruits in the Class of 2029 are still uncommitted?+

16 of the 16 rated Class of 2029 recruits from Mississippi have not announced a college commitment; 0 have. Commitment status updates as public announcements are published.

How are Class of 2029 Mississippi recruits ranked?+

Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included.