Ole Miss transfer OT Micah Pettus commits to Florida State

Ole Miss Rebels transfer offensive lineman Micah Pettus is taking his talents to Tallahassee, joining the Florida State Seminoles via the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

He was considering entering the 2025 NFL Draft. However, it seems as if Mike Norvell and company have convinced him to help rejuvenate the Seminoles next season.

BREAKING: Ole Miss transfer OT Micah Pettus has Committed to Florida State, he tells @on3sports

The 6’7 350 OT will have 1 year of eligibility left

Made 29 starts in 33 games

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In 2024, Pettus started 11 of 12 games for Ole Miss. He also started nine games for the Rebels in 2023, before suffering a season-ending injury. The offensive lineman explained his decision and thought process while also discussing what’s next for him earlier this offseason.

“Dear Rebel Nation, First, I must thank God for his endless blessings. I must also thank my family for their love and support throughout my life’s journey. I would not be where I am today without my dad, mom, and brother,” the post read. “To my teammates, coaches, professors, and the Oxford community, thank you for everything. This has been the best four years of my life. I am thankful for my time as an Ole Miss Rebel. The memories made and the friendships formed in this community will last a lifetime. This place will always hold a special place in my heart.

“In my time in Oxford, the football program has reached new heights and I have had a blast playing football with my brothers. More importantly, I have grown and developed as a person since my arrival in Oxford. This community has supported my academic progress and enhanced my entrepreneurial spirit.

“Since I was a child, I’ve dreamed of playing in the NFL and have followed a path to achieve that goal. With that said, I am currently evaluating my options of entering the 2025 NFL Draft, while also entering my name into the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. I am proud to be leaving Oxford with a degree from the University of Mississippi, but it is true that ‘one never graduates from Ole Miss.'”

Micah Pettus signed with Ole Miss as a three-star recruit in the class of 2021, per the On3 Industry rankings. After redshirting in 2021, Pettus went on to start 29 games over the next three seasons.

Now, he’ll be hoping to aid Florida State in their quest for a bounce back 2025. Time will tell if he’s able to get the job done.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

On3’s Matt Connolly contributed to this article.