Ari Slocum
Freshman defensive lineman on Southern Miss's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 305 lb · Farmerville, LA · Union Parish HS
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 1114 nationally · Signed with Southern Miss
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Southern Miss's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Southern Miss in 2026.
Ari Slocum
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Southern Miss3-star out of Union Parish
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Southern Miss.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
Southern Miss has produced 5 All-Conference defensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2008. Robert Henderson went on to the NFL out of this room (2008).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Southern Miss
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Southern Miss
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +10 net (38 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Southern Miss · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #94 · 2026 recruiting class #108
Background
High School: Played at Union Parish High School…Posted 48 tackles, seven of which were for loss, as well as one pass breakup, one fumble recovery and 14 quarterback hurries…Also played offensive line and at tight end…Played mostly offense as a junior, but also got some limited defensive reps…Reco...
The defensive line · Southern Miss
- #5JJ Hawkins5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #16Jameer Lewis4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #36Brodarius Lewis3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #7Isaiah Gibson Sr.1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #97Ari Slocumno box-score line yet
26 more on the roster · Southern Miss team page