Pete Golding hasn’t wasted any time making his mark in Oxford. In his first full offseason as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, he’s been aggressive in the transfer portal - and it’s paying off. With 29 new additions already, the Rebels are reloading in a big way, and one of the latest names to join the fold could be a difference-maker on the outside: wide receiver Horatio Fields.
Now, Fields’ journey to Ole Miss wasn’t exactly a straight line. After spending last season at Auburn, Fields initially committed to Missouri earlier this offseason.
But after Missouri added former Ole Miss wideout Cayden Pope, Fields never enrolled and was ultimately released from his commitment. That twist of fate brought him right back to where Pope came from - Oxford.
Fields’ commitment to Ole Miss was announced Monday, and it’s a move that adds both depth and upside to a receiving corps looking for playmakers.
Let’s break down what the Rebels are getting in Fields.
A Winding Road, But a Rising Trajectory
Fields’ college career has been anything but conventional. He started at Wake Forest, where he redshirted in 2021 and didn’t see the field in 2022. In 2023, he managed to get into 11 games, though his production was limited - just five catches for 54 yards.
But 2024 was a different story. That’s when Fields finally broke out, starting all 12 games for the Demon Deacons and posting 39 catches for 463 yards and four touchdowns. Those numbers may not jump off the page, but they represent a player finding his rhythm and proving he can be a reliable target over the course of a full season.
After transferring to Auburn, Fields’ momentum was cut short by a broken foot. He played in just four games - one of them a start - before being sidelined.
The good news: he was granted a medical redshirt, preserving a year of eligibility. That’s the year he’ll now use at Ole Miss.
What Fields Brings to the Rebels
At 6-foot-2 with solid route-running ability, Fields fits the mold of a possession receiver who can work the intermediate areas and move the chains. He’s not just a depth piece - he’s someone who can push for real playing time in a receiver room that’s looking to fill some gaps.
According to 247Sports, Fields ranked as the No. 31 wide receiver in the transfer portal this cycle. That’s a strong indicator of how he’s viewed across the college football landscape - not a headline-grabbing superstar, but a steady, experienced option with upside.
And for a Rebels team that’s looking to build on its recent success, that’s exactly the kind of addition that can make a difference over the course of a long SEC season.
Final Thoughts
Pete Golding is clearly building something in Oxford, and the transfer portal is a big part of that blueprint. With nearly 30 new players joining the program, there’s a clear emphasis on experience and versatility - and Horatio Fields checks both boxes.
He may not have taken the most direct route to get here, but Fields arrives at Ole Miss with a full season of starting experience, a clean bill of health, and something to prove. Don’t be surprised if he becomes a key contributor in 2026.