The Clarion-Ledger is corroborating a report originally made by OMSpirit.com that Ole Miss running back Jordan Wilkins has been declared academically ineligible for the 2016 season.
While losing Wilkins isn't ideal, it doesn't seem like a problem that's likely to cost Ole Miss dearly. He has always been a fine running back, but I haven't noticed much he does that Akeem Judd can't do. Wilkins is certainly faster in the open field, but there are backs on the team with open-field speed that matches or exceeds his.
The junior runner accumulated 379 yards last season on just 72 carries and was in the midst of a battle to fill the void left when Jaylen Walton graduated.