Last season, Umanmielen and Harper helped Ole Miss to the most victories in school history. LSU also successfully lured prized linebacker TJ Dottery away from Ole Miss, but Dottery had not signed a new contract with Ole Miss and thus owes Ole Miss no compensation. The statement goes on to say Ole Miss attempted to amicably resolve the matter before filing suit. After LSU signed Dottery, Ole Miss needed a linebacker. In just three weeks’ time, Ferrell was part of three different football teams: Cal, Clemson and then Ole Miss.