Micah Boireau is officially headed to Oxford. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Boireau brings a rare combination of size, experience, and SEC credibility to the Ole Miss Rebels. At 6-foot-4 and roughly 340 pounds, he is built to survive and thrive in the middle of the line of scrimmage. Developed at the Florida Gators, Boireau arrives battle-tested, not theoretical, stepping into Oxford with two years of NCAA eligibility remaining and immediate value attached to his name.
The production backs it up. Over his career at Florida, Boireau appeared in multiple SEC games with several starts along the interior defensive line, totaling 40+ career tackles, multiple tackles for loss, a sack, and a rare interception by an interior lineman, a clear indicator of awareness and assignment discipline. His statistical footprint reflects his role: occupy space, win leverage, and disrupt structure. He consistently forced offenses to account for him with extra bodies, freeing others to make plays.
From an evaluation standpoint, Boireau’s PFF grades provide important context. He posted run-defense grades consistently in the mid-to-high 60s, with spikes into the low 70s when his snap count increased. This is a strong, reliable number for an SEC interior defender frequently facing double teams. His pass-rush grades mirror his usage: not a volume sack producer, but a pocket compressor whose impact shows up in hurried throws, muddied run lanes, and disrupted timing. This is efficiency over flash and defenses win with players like that.
Boireau now steps into a role with real expectations. With Zavian Harris departing for the NFL, Ole Miss is tasked with replacing one of its most consistent interior presences. Harris posted PFF run-defense grades in the low-to-mid 70s, anchoring the front with power, balance, and dependability. That is no small void. But Boireau has the physical profile and play style to absorb that responsibility.
The transition is further reinforced by development. Under Randal Joyner, Ole Miss has built a track record of turning SEC-caliber bodies into refined, productive defensive linemen. Joyner’s emphasis on hand placement, pad level, and functional strength fits Boireau’s skill set perfectly. Paired with Joyner’s coaching and the surrounding rotation, Boireau is positioned not just to replace Harris statistically but to match his reliability snap-for-snap.
Expect Boireau to play meaningful snaps early and often. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he’s not a short-term fix but a stabilizing fixture with room to grow. This is grown-man football. Ole Miss didn’t just replace a body; they added a deployable, SEC-tested interior defender capable of sustaining the standard that Harris set.