Warren Easton offensive lineman Jalan Chapman made Ole Miss his future home and celebrated that decision on the final day of the early signing period Friday at the high school.

The former LSU commitment reopened his recruitment early in the week and heard from Ole Miss coach Pete Golding and offensive line coach John Garrison on Tuesday.

Chapman, a four-year varsity starter at multiple spots on the offensive line, reopened his recruitment amid the coaching staff change with head coach Lane Kiffin arriving in Baton Rouge in place of fired head coach Brian Kelly.

Chapman said the new coaching staff “wanted to go another way,” and that “they’re going to pick up who they want to pick up,” adding that “you pick your shoulders up, poke your chest out and move on.”

Chapman first spoke with Ga

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