Ole Miss loses one-time top recruit

Maddie Lee | Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Ole Miss defensive back D.D. Bowie is leaving Ole Miss for personal reasons, according to a statement from Rebels coach Matt Luke released Monday.

“We have supported D.D. every step of the way and wish him the best as he moves forward,” Rebels coach Matt Luke said in that statement.

Bowie made six tackles in eight games and one start last season as a freshman. He played in seven of Ole Miss' last eight games of the year. Headed into this season, the cornerback was second on the Rebels' depth chart.

Bowie has signed with Northeast Mississippi Community College. He could spend one season at NEMCC and still have three years to play two at another four-year university starting in 2019.

Bowie came to Ole Miss as a highly-anticipated four-star recruit and the top prospect in the Rebels' 2017 recruiting class. The Morton native was a 2016 Clarion Ledger Dandy Dozen selection. He also received the 3A Mr. Football and 3A Offensive Player of the Year awards as a senior.