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

The Georgia defender boosts the Rebels’ 2026 haul into the Rivals top 20.

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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 announced his switch on Sunday, with the move first reported by Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett and relayed by On3.
  • He visited Oxford over the weekend and attended Ole Miss’ win over LSU, later praising the game atmosphere and Lane Kiffin.
  • The Carrollton, Georgia prospect measures 6-foot-0.5 and 170 pounds and ranks No. 237 overall and No. 24 at corner in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking.
  • Ole Miss now holds 19 commitments in the 2026 class, which sits inside the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting top 20, with Barney among its higher-rated additions.
  • He had been committed to Michigan since July 5 and is a former Alabama pledge, joining a Rebels class that recently added flips such as Emanuel Tucker from LSU and Iverson McCoy from Mississippi State.