Ole Miss's Lockett, Powe Honored By Athlon

Ole Miss defensive linemen are piling up preseason honors, as Athlon distinguished seniors Kentrell Lockett and Jerrell Powe All-SEC in its college football preview. The magazine also chose the Rebels as the No. 3 D line unit in the SEC.
Lockett, an end from Hahnville, La., was selected preseason All-SEC first team, while Powe, a tackle from Waynesboro, Miss., was named to the second team. Both players have been consistent all-conference picks this summer, and Powe has garnered preseason All-America honors from Phil Steele, The Kickoff and NationalChamps.net.
Two former Rebels were honored on Athlon's All-Decade teams. Patrick Willis was a linebacker on the national team, and he was joined on the SEC All-Decade squad by Dexter McCluster as an all-purpose player.
The publication also ranked every program in the country based on the attractiveness of the position from a coaching perspective. Ole Miss was tabbed as the No. 32 coaching job in the nation, pointing to the amount of recruiting talent in state and the rise in fan support and facility enhancement over the last five years.
In addition, Athlon listed the Rebels' 2010 signing class 22nd in its national ranking.