Southern Miss lands first official commitment from portal with PRCC ace, Drew Harrison (@drewharrison_ )
Harrison went 11-1 as a starter with a 3.53 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He recorded 96 strikeouts and 33 walks. Harrison earned first-team All-MACC honors.
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Once, twice, three times a @Matt_Wallner. We love homers. He becomes the 7th player in franchise history with a 3 homer game and just the second ever at @CHSFieldStPaul. The other was @Franki2998 memorable Triple-A debut in 2021
We've seen this @Matt_Wallner before. Watch out if he gets hot. Second AB of the game, second home run of the game. 221 mph off the bat, a franchise record 724 feet. We swear.
🚨Tulane Green Wave Commit🚨
Class of 27 RB
Peyton Perkins-@PPerkins_12
6-1/190
Eupora, MS
Peyton Perkins put up video-game numbers as a junior for small-school Eupora: 4.47 Forty
• Rushing: 2,000 yards in roughly 10 games (200 yards per game)
• Passing: 650–670 yards, 8 TDs, low interception rate
• Career totals (through junior year): 3,822 rushing yards, 1,803 passing yards, 72 total touchdowns, 5,625 all-purpose yards
He earned 2nd Team All-State honors (Class 2A) on offense and was one of the most productive players in Mississippi regardless of classification.
Multiple recruiting analysts have called him out as a “sleeper” and “one to watch” because the production is real despite the small-school competition level.
Film Evaluation: RB Lens
While Perkins plays quarterback for Eupora, his running ability is his clear carrying trait and why he profiles as a running back at the next level. Here’s the breakdown:
• Explosive burst & long speed: Sub-4.6 40 shows up on film. He hits the hole with sudden acceleration and has legitimate home-run speed once he gets to the second level.
• Vision & elusiveness: Shows good feel for cutback lanes and can make defenders miss in space. Not just a straight-line runner, he has shake and lateral quickness.
• Contact balance & toughness: Described as “tough to bring down.” He runs with low pad level, keeps his legs churning, and falls forward. Strong lower body (evident in his squat/clean numbers).
• Big-play threat: Averaging 200 rushing yards per game in Class 2A isn’t fluky, he consistently breaks long runs.
• Versatility: Dual-threat ability adds value. Can be used on RPOs, designed runs, wildcat, or even as a receiving threat out of the backfield. Also has defensive experience at CB, showing football IQ and athletic range.
• Competitive toughness: Plays with juice and leadership. Teammates and coaches rave about him.
WATCH: Colby Allen delivered six stellar innings to lead Southern Miss into the Sun Belt Championship game.
Afterwards, Troy’s head coach tipped his cap to the USM senior.
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