Commitment breakdown: Marc Britt chooses Ole Miss

THE COMMITMENT: Longtime Florida commit Marc Britt announced his intentions to sign with Ole Miss on Thursday night, signifying a change of heart for the four-star athlete and some good news for Lane Kiffin’s program. Below, Rivals.com has a look at what the news means for the Rebels.

WHAT OLE MISS IS GETTING: Britt is as versatile as athletes come. He has the skill set to play either safety or wide receiver and has shined at both on the high school level. The Rebels will reportedly give him a look at both spots before deciding where to place him on the depth chart, but it seems as though the Miami product would prefer to play offense. Britt may not be a burner, but his impressive length helps offset his lack of elite speed. That said, the four-star is fast enough to play in the SEC and is well-rounded enough to find early playing time in Oxford.

If he’s to play wideout, Britt’s calling cards are his sure hands and massive catch radius. As a safety, he’s proven to be unafraid of contact, as he laid a number of big hits this season despite limited experience on defense. He’ll need to refine his game as a defensive back, but the physical tools are there in spades.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR LANE KIFFIN: Kiffin's pull in the Sunshine State is alive and well. How much Florida actually wanted to keep Britt in the fold depends on who you ask, but the the four-star prospect was nevertheless a man with options. Kiffin's name carries weight with South Florida prospects and, more importantly, coaches. As the head coach at FAU, he was one of the more visible and well-liked people in the region. Those old relationships are clearly serving him well in his new role.

Britt was a member of the Florida Fire, one of the state’s most prominent 7-v-7 teams, and having an in with an organization that annually pumps out FBS talent certainly isn’t a bad thing for the Rebels going forward.