When They Were Rebels: The pick will soon be in for draft-eligible Ole Miss footballers

Ole Miss football could be well-represented in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Four Rebels, in particular, are well-positioned for selection, though seven others are hoping to get the call once NFL teams start making their picks Thursday at 7 p.m. CT. Rounds two and three are on Friday. Rounds 4-7 are Saturday.

Here are the Rebels to keep an eye on over the coming days, in photos provided by Getty Images and Ole Miss Athletics.

JONATHAN MINGO

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Earned second team All-SEC honors from Pro Football Focus … Received second team All-SEC honors from the SEC Coaches … Week 7 SEC Co-Offensive player of the week after monster day against Vanderbilt … Started all 13 games for the Rebels … Finished with 51 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns … Also added one score on the ground … Mingo’s total receiving yards and receiving yards per game both ranked seventh in the SEC … Set a new program record of 247 receiving yards against Vanderbilt, marking the highest single-game receiving total in the country for 2022 … Also came away with two scores on the day, connecting on 72 and 71-yard touchdown plays.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 8: Jonathan Mingo #1of the Ole Miss Rebels runs the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the third quarter at Vanderbilt Stadium on October 8, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)

MOBILE, AL – FEBRUARY 02: American wide receiver Jonathan Mingo of Ole Miss (18) during the Reese’s Senior Bowl team practice session on February 2, 2023 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Jonathan Mingo of Mississippi participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

ZACH EVANS

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Earned third team All-SEC accolades from Pro Football Focus … Appeared in 12 contests with eight starts at running back … Finished the season with 936 rushing yards on 144 carries and nine touchdowns … Also hauled in 12 catches on the season for 119 yards and one TD … His 6.5 yards per carry led the SEC and ranked No. 10 nationally … Had a career-high 207 rushing yards on 17 total carries against Arkansas … Fourth time last season Evans eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark in a game … Performance is the No. 12 single-game rushing total in Ole Miss history.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 15: Zach Evans #6 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the ball during the game against the Auburn Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Running back Zach Evans of Mississippi speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Ole Miss RB Zach Evans runs the 40-yard dash at Ole Miss Pro Day last month

NICK BROEKER

OLE MISS CAREER BIO: Three-year starter on the left side of the Ole Miss offensive line … Appeared in 48 career contests as a Rebel, not missing one game in his four years in Oxford … Started 23 career games at left tackle and 13 at left guard … Was a two-time All-SEC selection and 2022 second team All-American … The Rebels have averaged 490-plus yards per game throughout an entire season five times in program history; Broeker was a starting offensive lineman during three of those seasons … Moved to left guard prior to the 2022 season … Won the 2022 Kent Hull Trophy for the best offensive lineman in the state of Mississippi.

OXFORD, MS – NOVEMBER 12: Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Nick Broeker (64) blocks during a college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on November 12, 2022 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MOBILE, AL – FEBRUARY 02: American offensive lineman Nick Broeker of Ole Miss (65) during the Reese’s Senior Bowl team practice session on February 2, 2023 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 05: Nick Broeker of Mississippi participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 05, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

TAVIUS ROBINSON

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Started all 13 games for the Rebels … Finished the season with 44 total tackles, including eight tackles for loss … Had seven sacks and five forced fumbles, both of which led the team … His seven sacks would rank sixth in the SEC, while his five forced fumbles put him in a tie with one other player to lead the nation … Also added two fumble recoveries.

OXFORD, MS – OCTOBER 01: Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is brought down by Ole’ Miss defensive end Tavius Robinson (95) during the college football game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Ole’ Miss Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. (Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MOBILE, AL – FEBRUARY 01: American offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri of Old Dominion (59) and American defensive lineman Tavius Robinson of Mississippi (92) lock up in one on one drills during Wednesdays Senior Bowl Practice session.(Photo by Bobby McDuffie/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 02: Defensive lineman Tavius Robinson of Mississippi participates in a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 02, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

MALIK HEATH

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Earned third team All-SEC honors from Pro Football Focus … Started 12 games at wide receiver for the Rebels … Led the team with 60 receptions, 971 yards and five touchdowns … His 971 receiving yards ranked third in the SEC, with his 74.7 yards per game putting him second in the conference.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 24: Malik Heath #8 of the Mississippi Rebels attempts to catch a pass against Tyon Davis #0 of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 28: American team wide receiver Malik Heath University of Mississippi (88) during the 2023 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl game between the American Team and the National Team on January 28, 2023, at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Malik Heath of Mississippi participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

TROY BROWN

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Appeared in all 13 games with 12 starts at linebacker after transferring in from Central Michigan … Led the team with 93 total tackles … Finished second on the team with five pass breakups … Registered four quarterback hurries and one forced fumble.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 03: Troy Brown #8 of the Mississippi Rebels reacts during the game against the Troy Trojans at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Ole Miss Football vs Central Arkansas on September 10th, 2022 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.

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Ole Miss linebacker AJ Brown had a 38-inch vertical and a 10.7-inch broad jump at Ole Miss Pro Day last month

AJ FINLEY

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Started all 13 games at safety for the Rebels … Finished the season first on the team with 46 solo tackles … Ranked fourth on the team with 76 total tackles … Hauled in two interceptions.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – OCTOBER 01: Jaylon Robinson #9 of the Mississippi Rebels catches a pass against AJ Finley #21 of the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Ole Miss safety AJ Finley runs the 40-yard dash at Ole Miss Pro Day last month

Finley ran a laser-timed 4.47 40-yard dash at Ole Miss Pro Day

OTIS REESE

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Started 11 games for the Rebels … Finished second on the team with 84 total tackles … Eight came for a loss … Added three sacks … Came up with one fumble recovery and hauled in one interception on the season … One-time transfer from Georgia.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 24: Otis Reese #3 of the Mississippi Rebels and Miles Battle #6 of the Mississippi Rebels during the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 03: Otis Reese #3 of the Mississippi Rebels reacts during the game against the Troy Trojans at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Ole Miss safety Otis Reese prepares to bench at Ole Miss Pro Day

KD HILL

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Racked up 21 total tackles in his final year with the Rebels … Had two tackles for loss on the season, including first career sack.

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – SEPTEMBER 10: KD Hill #38of the Mississippi Rebels tackles Darius Hale #4 of the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS – OCTOBER 20: Defensive lineman KD Hill #55 of the Mississippi Rebels carries the Mississippi Rebels flag on to the field prior to their game against the Auburn Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Ole Miss DT KD Hill put up 29 reps at 225 pounds in bench press at Ole Miss Pro Day

MASON BROOKS

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Played in all 13 games after transferring in from Western Kentucky … Saw action as both a reserve offensive lineman and and on special teams with the field goal and extra point units.

OXFORD, MS – NOVEMBER 12: Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Mason Brooks (75) looks on prior to a college football game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on November 12, 2022 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 28: Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Mason Brooks (75) enters the field during the TaxAct Texas Bowl between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Ole Miss Rebels on December 28, 2022 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Brooks (bottom left) participated in Ole Miss Pro Day last month and was a first-round selection in the USFL Draft in February

JONATHAN CRUZ

OLE MISS 2022 BIO: Earned third team All-SEC honors from Phil Steele … Served as the Rebels’ primary field goal and kickoff specialist in all 13 games after transferring in from Charlotte … Made 15 of his 17 field goal attempts, including a long of 53 yards … Lead the SEC with a .882 field goal percentage … Finished second on the team with 93 points scored, which ranks 10th in program history for a single season … Was 7 for 8 in attempts longer than 40 yards … His 48 PATs ranked fifth in school history.

OXFORD, MS – OCTOBER 01: Ole’ Miss place kicker Jonathan Cruz (14) in action during the college football game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Ole’ Miss Rebels on October 1, 2022 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. (Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

OXFORD, MS – NOVEMBER 24: Mississippi Rebels place kicker Jonathan Cruz (14) kicks a field goal during the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on November 24, 2022 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. (Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – NOVEMBER 19: Jonathan Cruz #14 of the Mississippi Rebels watches his extra point attempt during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Rebels 42-27. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

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