Overview
- Ben'Jarvius Shumaker, a nationally ranked four-star interior defensive lineman, briefly flipped his verbal pledge from Ole Miss to Colorado on Tuesday, June 23 before reversing course within hours.
- Shumaker posted a statement late Tuesday saying he had "decided to remain committed to Ole Miss" and would "officially shut down" his recruitment after conversations with family.
- The recruit visited Colorado the prior weekend and shared photos from Boulder, which preceded the initial flip and made him Colorado's highest-rated 2027 commit for the short period he was pledged there.
- Ole Miss gained reinforcement the same day when four-star in-state DL Mitchell Turner committed, leaving the Rebels with two top defensive-line targets and an improved 2027 class profile.
- The episode highlights how official visits and social media can produce rapid swings in modern recruiting and cost programs like Colorado a headline prospect in minutes while strengthening rival classes.