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Four-Star CB Dorian Barney Flips From Michigan to Ole Miss

A charged Oxford visit during the Rebels’ 24-19 win over No. 4 LSU swayed the Georgia four-star from his July pledge to Michigan.

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Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore on the sidelines during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Barney changed his 2026 verbal commitment after a weekend trip to Ole Miss, where he watched the Rebels defeat No. 4 LSU 24-19.
  • He is listed at 6-0.5, 170 pounds and ranks No. 237 overall and No. 24 among cornerbacks in the Rivals Industry Ranking for 2026.
  • Michigan’s class now stands at 22 commits with two defensive backs and remains No. 10 nationally, according to current reports.
  • Ole Miss’s 2026 class grows to 19 pledges and sits inside the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings top 20 following the addition.
  • Barney previously committed to Alabama in May 2024 before reopening his recruitment, and he praised Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss environment after the visit.