The nation’s top uncommitted running back has made his decision.

During a live ceremony that was broadcast nationally on ESPN 2, Mississippi native Jerrion Ealy announced he will sign with Ole Miss over scholarship offers from Alabama and Clemson. Ealy is rated as a five-star prospect and was selected as an Under Armour All-American in 2019. In fact, Ealy broke the single-game UA All-American Game rushing record last month.

“Go Rebs! Go Rebs!,” Ealy exclaimed upon making his decision.

Why Ole Miss?

“It was a family atmosphere every time I went there. It is home, it is home away from home. That was a key factor in my decision,” Ealy answered.

Ealy had previously been committed to Ole Miss but announced his decision to back off that pledge in January. Credit the Rebels for holding off late full-court presses from Clemson and Alabama for his signature. It should be noted that Ealy is also projected to be an early selection in the upcoming Major League Baseball draft, so his status will remain up in the air until the summer — at the earliest.

“It depends on this spring. Just taking it one step at a time. We will have to see what the draft provides,” Ealy said of his upcoming decision.

He did note that baseball “has his heart” during his announcement.

The 5-foot-10, 200-pound running back is rated as the nation’s No. 29 overall prospect and the No. 3 running back prospect in the nation by 247Sports Composite Rankings.

This news is the latest in a string of great news on the recruiting trail for Ole Miss in recent days, as Ealy joins four-star quarterback John Rhys Plumlee and Jonathan Mingo as the next generation of Ole Miss offensive players planning to play for new offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez.

Check out his junior season highlight reel with Jackson Prep out of Flowood, Mississippi: