Rion’s Too Early Dandy Dozen Predictions

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dandy Dozen list is one that fans look forward to every year. It is a list that always shakes things up. This is not the list, this is not who I pick. These are just early predictions from knowing how they choose this award. However, instead of only giving you 12. We will give you 13 to make your mind wonder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350948' first='Caleb' last='Cunningham'] </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cunningham is one of the most sought-after prospects in the nation. The 2025 wide receiver from Choctaw County has set the recruiting scene on fire. He is definitely going to be on the list. It would not surpise if he is a Dandy Dozen in basketball as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Akylin Dear</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dear is an amazing running back that has been shining for a long time. He has been on fire during his recruiting process. This 2025 guy from Quitman should be on the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350938' first='Andrew' last='Maddox']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maddox has been a top dog in this class for a long time. He was already picking up major power five offers during his freshman season. Be on the lookout for him to make this list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='602400' first='Mario' last='Nash Jr']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nash is a player that saw his stock rise a lot this offseason. Nash is a guy that has worked very hard for his accomplishments. You will see that he is ready to rock and roll.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648939' first='Kamario' last='Taylor']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor is another guy that you can expect to see on this list. He has been doing a great job of delivering the football to his receivers. We know that coaches are going to be blowing his phone up after the beginning of next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='350918' first='Deuce' last='Knight']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Knight is a 2025 quarterback that has been showing up since his freshman season. He recently put on a great show at the OT7 Nationals. The Notre Dame commit from George County is kind of hot right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126766' first='Tyler' last='Lockhart'] </strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lockhart is a 2025 linebacker from Winona that we are proud to say we were discussing first. He blew up just like we thought he would.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648934' first='Cortez' last='Thomas']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thomas is a dog that has been shining for a while. He started seeing his stock rise during his sophomore session. He is a stud from Holmes County Central.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648940' first='Kevin' last='Oatis']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oatis is a dog that people are excited about. This young man is another guy that saw his stock rising early. He is a beast from Hattiesburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='648931' first='Anson' last='Lewis']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lewis is a guy that saw his stock rise his sophomore season. He has been pulling in some nice offers. He will be transferring to Oak Grove this season. It will give them a chance to have two Dandy Dozens this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='920472' first='Tyler' last='Miller']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miller is a 2025 OL committed to LSU. Laurel is lucky to have this big boy on their team. There is a good chance he will make the list this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Jarcoby Hopson</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hopson is a stud from Lake Cormorant that we have been excited about. He is another committed prospect from this class. Hopson has decided that Ole Miss will be his next stop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='653005' first='Tyshun' last='Willis']</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Willis a guy from Velma Jackson that burst onto the recruiting scene last season. Willis is a dog that does great things in the trenches. He is committed to Mississippi State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->