David Johnson
David Johnson is a prominent sports journalist and analyst specializing in Ole Miss athletics, particularly football. He has been reporting on Ole Miss athletics for almost two decades. In this role, Johnson provides in-depth coverage of Ole Miss recruiting, game previews, player analysis, and team updates, often contributing to podcasts, live events, and articles. Johnson blends insider insights with broader SEC football commentary.He's widely respected in the Ole Miss community for his accessible style and deep connections, often engaging fans via social media and live streams.
Johnson is the father of former Ole Miss offensive lineman Eli Johnson and two daughters, Sydney and Tori Kate. Both Eli and Sydney hold degrees from Ole Miss.
Johnson is also the co-author of the book "UpHill Climb," the story of former Ole Miss defensive tackle KD Hill, who suffered a life-altering injury in an automobile accident and how he has defeated substantial odds in the aftermath.
Johnson is proud to help launch OleMiss365.com., a locally-owned and operated news agency that will cover the Rebels 24 hours per day and 365 days per year!
Stanley Peters has OV set to Ole Miss
Though he may not be rated by the major recruiting services, 2027 defensive back Stanley Peters’ offer sheet says it almost all. And peters will take his official visit to Ole Miss in the early summer. The standout out of…
Ole Miss owns the nation’s best kicker
Ole Miss senior kicker Lucas Carneiro is the best there is. Period. Carneiro, who transferred to Ole Miss from Western Kentucky prior to last season, left his mark on the Rebels’ historic 2025 campaign which ended in the national semifinals…
Madi George tabbed SEC frosh of week
Ole Miss softball freshman Madi George has added another weekly honor to her growing list of achievements, earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors, as the conference announced on Tuesday. It’s the first SEC weekly honor for George, who becomes…
Ole Miss in final 6 for RB Trey Martin
Trey Martin Four-star running back Trey Martin released his six finalists on Tuesday. Martin, a standout out of Franklin Parish High School in Winnsboro, La., named Ole Miss, LSU, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and Ohio State as the final six schools…
Four-star DB Montre Jackson gets visit from Rebel assistant Marcus Woodson
Yo’ | Portal giveth and portal takes away amid ultra successful recruiting season
Four of head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s nine-player transfer portal haul comes straight from the SEC. Two from Tennessee, one from LSU and one from Florida. Another came from Big 10 Penn State to go along with the leading scorer from…
Pete addresses question about who might be Trinidad’s QB2 this season
Ole Miss has a quarterback battle. No, of course it’s not for QB 1. That position is settled, as Heisman hopeful Trinidad Chambliss fought the NCAA over the offseason, and won his sixth season of eligibility. He returns and there…
Softball frosh Madi George sweeps trio of national honors after helluva series
Ole Miss softball freshman Madi George has swept a trio of national weekly awards, following a dominant weekend leading the Rebels. George was selected as the D1Softball National Freshman of the Week, the Softball America National Freshman Star of the…
Fleming decommits from Ole Miss
Linebacker Jiyez Fleming has announced his decommitment from the Ole Miss Rebels. The 6-0, 220-pounder from Oxford (Ala.) High School committed to the Rebels in 2025 after taking an unofficial visit to Oxford for the Arkansas game. Fleming is rated…