Natchitoches Central interior offensive linemen Joe “Big Hoss” Cryer, who recently committed to Ole Miss has changed his mind.
The transfer from Many’s 2022 state championship team announced Sunday afternoon he was decommitting
“First I would like to thank God for putting me in this position that I am in today,” Cryer posted on Twitter. “I also want to thank Coach Kiffin and Coach Garrison for giving me the opportunity to play at Ole Miss. After talks with my family, I’ve decided to decommit from the University of Ole Miss!! Please respect my decision.”
Cryer played his first three seasons at Many and winning two state titles and finishing as state runner-up the other season. His dad is a coach on the staff at NCHS with coach Jess Curtis.
“Just didn’t feel the same vibe at Ole Miss — and big news coming soon,” Cryer told The Times.
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The 6-foot-4, 290-pound Shreveport Times All-Area first-team member said the strong relationships he developed on his initial visit to Ole Miss made it feel like home.
He also has offers from TCU, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State and Penn State.
“I’m the most physical lineman in Louisiana and I have great feet and I have grit and the mentality that football is supposed to be played with,” Cryer said.
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