Akylin Dear, top running back in the state of Mississippi, announced his commitment to Ole Miss football via social media on Saturday.

Dear, a four-star prospect and the No. 2 running back in the class of 2025, according to the 247Sports Composite, posted on social media, "home is home" with a graphic saying "Sip Made Sip Stayed."

The 6-foot, 210-pound junior from Quitman chose the Rebels over Alabama, Mississippi State and Georgia.

Dear is the second commitment for coach Lane Kiffin in the 2025 class, joining three-star linebacker Corey Amos from Louisiana.

Last season, Dear rushed for 2,016 yards with 27 touchdowns and helped Quitman to an 8-3 record.

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion-Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.

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