Lloyd Murray upset the 247Sports Crystal Ball when he committed to Ole Miss on Friday.

One might say Ole Miss was "blindsided" with a commitment on Friday when Wichita Falls, Texas, three-star defensive tackle Lloyd Murray committed to the Rebels.

The 6-2, 310-pounder has never visited Ole Miss, and in fact, has never stepped foot in the state of Mississippi. But he has seen the movie "The Blindside," documenting Michael Oher's career at Ole Miss.

"It's just the tradition of Ole Miss and the great job the coaching staff has done recruiting me," Murray told the Ole Miss Spirit. "I've always liked Ole Miss, because Ole Miss is just different. I watched the movie "The Blindside," and saw why Michael Oher went to Ole Miss. Even though I've never been there, it feels at home to me."

The Rebels upset the 247Sports Crystal Ball with Lloyd. His forecasts were divided equally between Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

Murray admits he surprised everyone with the news.

"My parents were surprised, too," he said. "I caught them off guard, too."

Murray credited Ole Miss head coach Matt Luke and defensive line coach Freddie Roach in his recruitment.

"It was the relationship I have built with Coach Luke and Coach Roach and others on the staff. It's been kind of like a father-figure relationship for me. Ole Miss is a great fit for me," said Murray.

Murray and his parents will get their first look at Ole Miss on Saturday, April 7. They will attend the Rebels' spring game for an unofficial visit.

"The spring game will be unofficial," he said. "Coach Luke wants me to wait until the fall for a game to take my official."

Lloyd Murray

Murray phoned the news of his commitment into Roach on Friday.

"He was excited. They were all excited," said Murray.

Murray recorded 40 tackles last season, including two sacks. He also had three fumble recoveries.

Murray holds offers from some of the nation's top programs. A recently released top-10 included Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Texas.

What Is Ole Miss Getting In Lloyd Murray?

Murray is a true nose tackle, and that's probably where he will line up on the college level. He owns great explosion off the football and his film shows him absolutely blowing up centers across from him. He is very good at the point of attack with above average hand usage with the ability to shed blocks.