Four-star Coppell (Texas) defensive back Braxton Myers inked as one of the highest-rated members of Lane Kiffin’s 2023 recruiting haul at Ole Miss. Myers was selected to play in the All-American Bowl earlier this month before enrolling in Oxford.

Myers initially committed to play for Lincoln Riley at USC in the Pac-12 before switching his commitment to Ole Miss in September. While the opportunity to play in Los Angeles at a prestigious program like the Trojans intrigued him, the Texas native couldn’t pass on playing in the SEC for the Rebels.

“Really just the SEC,” Myers told Rivals.com about what led to him flipping from USC to Ole Miss. “I feel like the SEC will get me where I want to be in life. I have goals - like getting to the NFL - and I feel like the SEC can do that for me.”

The defender out of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is well-aware of the success that the Southeastern Conference has had in churning out defensive talent year-in and year-out. That obviously grabbed his attention in his recruitment and ultimately led to a key out-of-state win for Kiffin and company.

Beyond playing in the SEC, Myers developed important relationships with the Ole Miss staff. Cornerbacks coach Sam Carter played a significant role in landing the Texas prospect, as did some family connections to the region.

“Ever since coach Carter came from Arkansas to Ole Miss, he’s been recruiting me. We have a tight connection,” Myers said. “They were still recruiting me when I was committed to USC. I visited in the summer and really liked it. It was like home for me and my family is from Mississippi. I feel like (Oxford) is the No. 1 college town in America.”

Myers is not the only All-American recruit that the Rebels signed in December. Rivals100 prospects such as linebacker Suntarine Perkins and wide receiver Ayden Williams represented Ole Miss in the UA All-American Game. He’s excited to play with that kind of talent in the SEC West.

“We’re going to do big things,” Myers said.

Braxton Myers is ranked as a four-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle by Rivals. The Texas recruit is the No. 63 player in the Lone Star State and the No. 43 cornerback.